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Real work-life balance A city where you can achieve real work-life balance
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Real work-life balance in Wollongong

Great career, great lifestyle

Wollongong offers a superb work-life balance. For most people in Wollongong Local Government Area, working in the city means a commute time of 30 minutes or less, allowing more personal and family time.

While many people drive to work in Wollongong, there’s great options for on-road and connected bike path cycling or walking – meaning exercise can be integrated into the commute – and many public transport options, including trains and buses, reducing the cost of commuting.

This makes a huge difference to people’s lives and to the energy they bring to the office. It shows in the experience of many businesses in Wollongong, which report higher staff satisfaction rates and lower staff turnover than industry averages.

Benefits for staff retention

Research undertaken by Fifth Quadrant in 2019 found that – based on a 150 seat contact centre – the staff turnover rate in Wollongong was eight per cent, compared to the Australian average of 19 per cent.

The connection between retention and work-life balance is backed-up by the experience of business leaders and managers in the city, including at Mercer Administration Services Wollongong office.

Engaged, committed workforce

By reducing the amount of time commuting – a typical commute in Wollongong is between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the transport mode – people can arrive to work more energetic, and productive, and feel more satisfied with their work-life balance.

This balance is a core reason given by Wollongong-based business leaders and people managers for strong staff satisfaction rates.

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