How mobility solutions are transforming the employee experience
Organisations today are operating in a landscape where employee expectations are shifting rapidly. Benefits that were once considered optional extras are now central to how people evaluate their employers, how they feel at work, and how they make long-term career decisions. Among the most impactful offerings are mobility benefits, which are reshaping financial wellbeing, sustainability outcomes, and the overall employee value proposition.
Why benefits matter more than ever
With cost‑of‑living pressures rising and workplace expectations ever-evolving, employees are increasingly looking for benefits that directly influence daily routines. Mobility benefits, such as novated leasing, do exactly that, by positively impacting employee commutes, budgeting, and lifestyle planning.
“We’re seeing a major shift now where employees are actively comparing EVP packages and benefits that deliver choice, convenience and savings. Mobility is particularly powerful because it gives people benefits that have real value,” said Lindsay Underwood, chief people and culture office at SG Fleet.
“That’s why novated leasing resonates. It’s practical and helps people feel supported in a very real way,” Underwood continued.
In a competitive talent market, organisations that position novated leasing as a strategic, not just transactional, part of their EVP, are able to offer real financial and lifestyle advantages to their employees, making it a compelling reason to join and stay.
Why novated leasing
A novated lease delivers clear, measurable advantages, making it one of the most cost‑effective and high impact benefits an organisation can offer.
Specifically:
- It helps to attract and retain talent: Novated leasing offers employers a tax‑effective way for their employees to access and run a vehicle, while bundling costs and expenses.
- There is no direct cost to the employer: Lease payments come from the employee’s salary, so the program typically requires no financial outlay from the business.
- Reduces payroll tax: Salary sacrificed vehicle payments lower employees’ taxable income, reducing payroll tax obligations for employers.
- Minimal administration: Payroll deductions can be automated, with providers such as SG Fleet managing compliance, documentation, and providing ongoing support.
- The lease remains with employees: If the employee leaves an organisatoin, the lease remains with them, removing ongoing employer obligations and ensuring the company balance sheet is not impacted.
- Supports sustainability goals: Eligible electric vehicles attract significant tax advantages under novated leasing, helping employers advance ESG and green‑fleet objectives.
Unlocking value through communication and activation
Well-designed mobility programs mean administration remains light, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic priorities while improving their EVP.
The key is a thoughtful rollout that includes education, clear explanations, simple tools, and leadership uptake. When leaders visibly adopt benefits, it helps to normalise the benefit, while accelerating trust and building confidence.
“When employees understand the potential savings and convenience of novated leasing, it has a powerful ‘why stay’ and ‘why join’ effect. And when employees feel supported in a tangible way, everything else like engagement, performance and loyalty, becomes easier,” said Underwood.
A core part of employee experiences
In today’s workplaces, mobility benefits are now a core part of employee experiences, helping to shape culture and support wellbeing, while strengthening the EVP.
Mobility benefits, especially novated leasing, sit at the intersection of financial value, lifestyle flexibility, and sustainability. When delivered well, they become a powerful expression of organisational care and a strategic tool for talent, culture, and impact.
As for advice for HR leaders, Underwood stated: “Prioritise benefits that genuinely make people’s lives easier, and partner with providers who simplify the journey for HR and their employees. Look for high-value benefits with limited administrative overhead.”
If you’d like to explore how novated leasing can support your organisation’s talent, wellbeing, or sustainability goals, get in touch with SG Fleet to start the conversation.
This article was produced in partnership with SG Fleet
