Paid time off tops list of Hong Kong employees' most valued benefits

Other highly valued benefits include medical coverage, work-life balance programs, retirement savings, and dental insurance.

Paid time off is the most valued benefit among employees in Hong Kong, according to Aon plc’s 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study.

Other highly valued benefits include medical coverage, work-life balance programs, retirement savings, and dental insurance.

More than half of employees in Hong Kong are willing to trade existing benefits for more personalised and flexible options, indicating a strong desire for tailored benefits packages.

Despite the preference for competitive benefits, employee dissatisfaction remains a concern, with over 50% of employees in Hong Kong considering changing employers in 2025.

Additionally, 35% of employees lack confidence in their employer’s investment in skills development, with 63% planning or considering a job switch within the next year.

Office-based working arrangements are also preferred, with 75% of employees favoring this option, exceeding the global average by 20%.

Employee expectations extend beyond the workplace, with 33% expecting employers to help with retirement savings and 19% seeking assistance in establishing emergency funds.

Support for employee wellbeing is important for 28% of workers, whilst 20% believe employers should support women’s health issues. Additionally, 18% expect employers to support eldercare or family care.

Concerns about gender pay equality persist, with 41% of employees lacking confidence that their employer ensures equal pay. Women are also 11% more likely than men to seek career development opportunities.