SURVEY FINDINGS
EMPLOYER
INSIGHTS
67% of employers believe students want to join a company that provides a clear development roadmap. Second to this is a salary aligned with the cost of living. Research on graduate attrition rates highlights factors contributing to high dropout rates, particularly after the first year:
The most popular work model with employer focus groups is hybrid - working 9am-5pm, 5 days a week, with the option to WFH 2 days a week. SKILLS EMPLOYERS FELT GRADUATES COULD BRING TO SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WORK INCLUDE: • Digital skills • Pushing creative initiatives and generating new ideas and ways of working • Bringing focus to corporate responsibility, • Challenging traditional ways of thinking about work practices and projects, • Further focus on work-life balance and, • Higher expectations of their managers in their communication and support roles.
1. Lack of Career Pathways
2. Lack of Mentorship/Support
92% of employers have an Early Careers Offering but the same percentage think it needs review. Employers feel students have high or very high expectations of employers to: • Support their learning with a clear development plan and support their career progression • To set clear performance objectives that relate to their role and provide fair pay / competitive base salary, including additional benefits • To work for an employer with clear company values that support wellbeing, inclusivity and a sustainability roadmap
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