2017 Global HR Survey Results.pdf
2017 Global HR Survey Results We are pleased to release the findings from our 2017 Global HR Survey. This infographic is a snapshot of the most interesting discoveries made when we looked into the data provided by our global HR community. Look out for additional upcoming content from our survey results on diversity, HR technology and parental leave.
Average Pay Rises and Bonuses by Country The average bonus in Japan has risen by:
Global bonus average:
8.9%
14.3% on par with last year
5.8% compared to last year
compared to last year UK: 3.7% 16.6%
US: 4.3% 12.9%
Europe: 5.0% 15.5%
Brazil: 6.2% 15.8%
Pay rise
The average bonus in India has decreased by:
China: 2.4% 14.6%
Hong Kong: Japan: 4.7% 4.8% 15.1% 13.5%
India: 10.9% 17.9%
Malaysia: Singapore: 6.5% 5.2% 14.1% 15.7% Australia: 5.0% 11.7%
Bonus
The average pay rise in China has fallen by:
Global pay rise average:
5.7% compared to last year
5.6%
this is down on last year
Job Security Top 3 countries for job security: Singapore 60% Hong Kong 60% Malaysia 58%
54%
Feel Secure
Top 3 countries for job insecurity:
31% Globally
Feel Insecure
15%
Feel Very Secure
Japan 47% India 40% UK 38%
Flexible Benefits Can employees flex their benefits?
60% No 33% Yes said
said
Flexible Working
Are you offered flexible working arrangements?
Benefits which can be flexed: 32% Medical
said
18% Annual leave
14% Gym membership
8% Discounted shopping
6% Car
Highest ranking countries that offer flexible benefits: UK 58%
54% Work from home
Brazil 81%
34% Non-standard hours
28% Working from different locations 15% Part time
10% Compressed hours 5% Job share
Highest ranking countries that offer flexible working: Australia 88%
US 54%
Highest ranking countries that do not offer flexible benefits:
said
Arrangements that are offered:
25% Dental
21% Life insurance
61% Yes
39% No
As a key tool for attraction, retention & engagement of staff - how can HR enable greater provision of flexible benefits?
US 78%
UK 78% Highest ranking countries that do not offer flexible working: Hong Kong 53%
Hong Kong 79%
Brazil 50%
Japan 41%
Australia 75%
What could your company do to provide increased flexibility?
Focus Areas for HR The areas anticipated to be the most busy in 2017 are:
1
Change Management
2
Talent Management
3
Generalist HR
Globally HR priorities have remained the same since 2015 - are these true of your organisation?
HR priorities in our hubs:
1
2
3
Change Management
Talent Management
Generalist HR
Change Management
Talent Management
Organisational Development
Change Management
Lateral/Experienced Organisational Hire Recruitment Development
Change Management
Generalist HR
Talent Management
Talent Management
Change Management
Benefits/ Generalist HR
Generalist HR
Change Management
Compensation
Top 6 HR Systems Used HR systems benefit organisations by enabling efficient data management and analytical insights
1
4
SAP Workday
2
People Soft
5
ADP
6
3
None
Oracle Fusion
In today’s digital age it’s interesting to see many organisations still don’t use a HR system - does yours?
Capturing Performance Reviews 2% Proprietary Software on a smartphone or tablet
14%
Other
14%
Paper based forms Proprietary Software on 18% a PC 22% Excel
30%
HRIS
The UK has the highest use of paper based forms Japan has the highest use of smartphones/tablets HR has the opportunity to be more innovative and technology enabled, what is your organisation doing?
After reviewing this information, how does your organisation compare to our global and local benchmarks? Have our results encouraged you to consider where your HR function could make changes: perhaps by investing in new technologies or providing innovative flexible benefits in order to better attract, engage and retain talent? If you would like to discuss any of our results or to learn more about our survey findings, please get in touch with your consultant or local office found on our website: www.elliottscotthr.com. We would also love to hear your feedback including any areas you would like to see included in next year’s survey. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Average Pay Rises and Bonuses by Country The average bonus in Japan has risen by:
Global bonus average:
8.9%
14.3% on par with last year
5.8% compared to last year
compared to last year UK: 3.7% 16.6%
US: 4.3% 12.9%
Europe: 5.0% 15.5%
Brazil: 6.2% 15.8%
Pay rise
The average bonus in India has decreased by:
China: 2.4% 14.6%
Hong Kong: Japan: 4.7% 4.8% 15.1% 13.5%
India: 10.9% 17.9%
Malaysia: Singapore: 6.5% 5.2% 14.1% 15.7% Australia: 5.0% 11.7%
Bonus
The average pay rise in China has fallen by:
Global pay rise average:
5.7% compared to last year
5.6%
this is down on last year
Job Security Top 3 countries for job security: Singapore 60% Hong Kong 60% Malaysia 58%
54%
Feel Secure
Top 3 countries for job insecurity:
31% Globally
Feel Insecure
15%
Feel Very Secure
Japan 47% India 40% UK 38%
Flexible Benefits Can employees flex their benefits?
60% No 33% Yes said
said
Flexible Working
Are you offered flexible working arrangements?
Benefits which can be flexed: 32% Medical
said
18% Annual leave
14% Gym membership
8% Discounted shopping
6% Car
Highest ranking countries that offer flexible benefits: UK 58%
54% Work from home
Brazil 81%
34% Non-standard hours
28% Working from different locations 15% Part time
10% Compressed hours 5% Job share
Highest ranking countries that offer flexible working: Australia 88%
US 54%
Highest ranking countries that do not offer flexible benefits:
said
Arrangements that are offered:
25% Dental
21% Life insurance
61% Yes
39% No
As a key tool for attraction, retention & engagement of staff - how can HR enable greater provision of flexible benefits?
US 78%
UK 78% Highest ranking countries that do not offer flexible working: Hong Kong 53%
Hong Kong 79%
Brazil 50%
Japan 41%
Australia 75%
What could your company do to provide increased flexibility?
Focus Areas for HR The areas anticipated to be the most busy in 2017 are:
1
Change Management
2
Talent Management
3
Generalist HR
Globally HR priorities have remained the same since 2015 - are these true of your organisation?
HR priorities in our hubs:
1
2
3
Change Management
Talent Management
Generalist HR
Change Management
Talent Management
Organisational Development
Change Management
Lateral/Experienced Organisational Hire Recruitment Development
Change Management
Generalist HR
Talent Management
Talent Management
Change Management
Benefits/ Generalist HR
Generalist HR
Change Management
Compensation
Top 6 HR Systems Used HR systems benefit organisations by enabling efficient data management and analytical insights
1
4
SAP Workday
2
People Soft
5
ADP
6
3
None
Oracle Fusion
In today’s digital age it’s interesting to see many organisations still don’t use a HR system - does yours?
Capturing Performance Reviews 2% Proprietary Software on a smartphone or tablet
14%
Other
14%
Paper based forms Proprietary Software on 18% a PC 22% Excel
30%
HRIS
The UK has the highest use of paper based forms Japan has the highest use of smartphones/tablets HR has the opportunity to be more innovative and technology enabled, what is your organisation doing?
After reviewing this information, how does your organisation compare to our global and local benchmarks? Have our results encouraged you to consider where your HR function could make changes: perhaps by investing in new technologies or providing innovative flexible benefits in order to better attract, engage and retain talent? If you would like to discuss any of our results or to learn more about our survey findings, please get in touch with your consultant or local office found on our website: www.elliottscotthr.com. We would also love to hear your feedback including any areas you would like to see included in next year’s survey. Thank you to everyone who participated.
