Aerospace and Defence: Navigating Talent and Compensation Challenges in 2025

Our webinar, 'Navigating New Frontiers: Workforce Insights and Compensation Trends in Aerospace & Defence', explored how organisations in the Aerospace & Defence sector are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape – from workforce challenges and modernisation to evolving compensation strategies and the integration of emerging technologies.

Key Highlights

Industry Landscape and Emerging Trends

• Impact of AI, digitisation, and cybersecurity on business and workforce strategy
• Rising workforce demands for skills in software systems engineering and mechanical engineering
• The growing importance of supply chain resilience in workforce planning

Competitive Compensation Benchmarking

• Insights into the latest global and Australian compensation data specific to the A&D sector
• Benchmarking practices to inform pay structures and talent planning
• Increased participation in A&D surveys and insights into distribution of organisations

Talent and Rewards Strategies

• Innovative talent acquisition and retention strategies
• The role of personalised and flexible benefits in supporting employee well-being and engagement
• Aligning rewards programs with technological transformation and sustainability goals.

2025 Outlook and Ongoing Network Support

• Trends and challenges expected in Aerospace and Defence through 2025
• How the WTW Aerospace & Defence HR Network supports collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Continued access to insights, benchmarking tools and industry connections

Request access to the full webinar replay and join the conversation shaping the future of HR and rewards in Aerospace and Defence.

Contacts

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Vangie Daquilanea

Director, Rewards Data Intelligence

email Email phone +61 3 9655 5491

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Bridhe Doidge

Senior Consultant, Rewards Data Intelligence

email Email phone +61 3 9698 9353

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