The world of work has evolved over the years. Notable is the change kicked in by the once in the
century pandemic experience! Increased automation, more and more usage of artificial intelligence
and the most trending one- remote work. Today, there is a plethora of opportunities available.
As per SEEK 41% of Australians are expected to change jobs in 2021. The reasons for a
switch are varied and range from better pay, different profile and more work-life balance,
to name a few. However, it is worth noting that the change people want is not just on their end
but also on the side of companies. Job seekers are looking for companies with better culture,
values that they abide by, organisations with support programs like well-being programs,
training modules on subject updates, training on new technologies, etc.Let
us look at the five Top LinkedIn Companies among the 25 best workplaces listed for career growth.
EY
Based on the surveys, EY is the best place to work in
Australia, with top locations being Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Majorly involved in
consulting, accounting and finance. EY drew particular attention because
it was the only one among the big four consulting firms that did not move towards large scale
payoffs even when they were reeling under the pandemic headwinds. As a result, the company is
searching for change agents, growth hackers, cyber experts, and people who love problem-solving.
Singtel
Singtel Telecommunications which is the parent of Opus, is the next most preferred workplace
in Australia. With locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as locations, its primary operations
are in the field of information technology, sales and engineering. The company claims to
increased staff engagement by 16%. The parent company is also now offering their employees
an opportunity to study at major institutes like Macquarie University,
Latrobe University and AGSM UNSW Business School. This initiative aims to upskill
employees in emerging fields like automation, customer experience, data, and analytics.
Macquarie Group
Known for finance, business development and engineering. It is known for diversity
and acknowledges people led growth and tapping opportunities for its clients and communities.
The company also has a program that supports people who are entering back into the workforce
after a long break and possess skills in the fields of business analysis, project management,
people management, development and operations, architecture, security and infrastructure.
ResMed
With offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, the company is known
worldwide for its cloud-connected medical devices. The organisation is known mainly
for functions like engineering, operations and information technology. The company is
dedicated to promoting STEM education, focusing on gender diversity. The goal is also to help bright
students who have potential but cannot attend university due to low income.
Commonwealth Bank
The banking giant of Australia has locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Known for its
finance, support and business development, the company promotes equality, inclusion and diversity
and ensure that it reflects in executive manager and higher roles by 2025. It also
promotes the diversity of communities through its Indigenous Careers Program.
Conclusion
This list by LinkedIn could be helpful for job seekers because its robust methodology has
captured essential elements likeability to grow, skill enhancement, organisational stability,
external opportunity, gender diversity, educational requirements and company affinity.
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