Hotlist 2025 results are in 🎉

Almost 2,000 young Australians took part in the Hatch Hotlist survey this year – and it’s our best yet! 🎯 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

Hi Andy,

Almost 2,000 young Australians took part in the Hatch Hotlist survey this year – and it’s our best yet! 🎯

See the Hotlist

Here's what stood out in 2025

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Security is top priority

In an uncertain world with AI shaking things up, people want careers where they feel safe and can grow in.

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Side hustles are in

80% of you have one or want one.

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Hybrid rules

Nearly 90% of people want time in office, with most people preferring 2–3 days in the office for connection and learning.

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Respect matters

Ghosting is rife with 75% of candidates telling us they are being ghosted most of the time.

Meet the winners

And the top companies young Aussies want to work at this year are…

🥇 Google – for impact and innovation

🥈 Canva – for culture and creativity

🥉 Amazon – for scale and fast learning

But that’s just the start! Learn about the top 20 companies, the scaleups to watch, and all the insights from our 2025 report.

Thanks for being part of the community. We're here to make it easier for you to find meaning in work 🐣.

Adam Jacobs

CEO, Hatch