- Rising healthcare costs
- Physical and mental health of employees
- Talent shortage
Concerns about the digital safety of employees also stood out as key concern, cited by more than half of the surveyed benefits advisors. It was the only concern that earned more than double the responses from the previous year.
“We’re seeing the confluence of several market realities in these findings,” said
Employer interest in holistic wellness grows
Across the four facets of holistic wellness, mental health support was the most requested benefit cited by survey participants. A full 91% of respondents listed it among the top five benefits requested by their employer clients. Telemedicine/counseling was the second most requested benefit, cited by 67% of respondents and nearly doubling in demand from 2022. More than half (59%) of all respondents selected wellness programs/wellness stipends, making that category the third most requested benefit.
Rounding out the four facets of holistic wellness, financial and digital wellness benefits also secured spots in the most-requested benefits list. Financial wellness coaching/financial advice was the fourth most requested benefit with 52% of brokers and advisors placing it in the top five. An overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents said their clients now ask for recommendations on identity theft protection vendors to support employee digital wellness. That result is up 15% from 2021 and 3% from 2022.
Employer interest in financial and digital wellness benefits coincides with two significant
“Employers are beginning to see how social media scams, e-commerce risks and digital identity vulnerabilities extend beyond an employee’s personal life to affect their work life,” said
Employers seek relevance over affordability
Notably, the price of employee benefits seems to be dropping in importance for employers, at least as compared to overall value. During the previous three years, price per employee was the top benefit consideration for employers. This year, however, price per employee fell 22%, landing in third place. Value to employees, on the other hand, climbed 8% to claim the top spot.
“This finding is a wake-up call for HR stakeholders,” said Connor. “It’s an indicator of the immense pressure employers feel to win talent through relevancy. Benefits are only compelling when they are compatible with an employee’s personal goals. Top talent no longer settles for one-size-fits-all compensation. They want to feel seen, heard and appreciated for their distinctive contributions and their whole selves. Progressive, personalized benefits are a strategic way to deliver on that demand.”
Anyone interested in reviewing this year’s findings can get a copy of IdentityForce’s 2024 Employee Benefits Survey Report by clicking here.
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