We hear it so much, maybe sometimes we take it for granted, but it's worth repeating and maybe even re-examining completely. Benefits remain one of the most important tools an employer has when it comes to attracting and retaining quality talent (second only to compensation itself).

A new study from Guardian backs that up with some real numbers – which maybe your department can use to fine tune your benefit offerings.

Guardian's just-released Workplace Benefits Study actually attempts to quantify employees' perceived value of the benefits they receive at work. According to Guardian, this year's "Benefits Value Index … reveals American workers, on average, have a score of 6.8 (based on a scale of 1 to 10), suggesting that while today's American workers do value their benefits, there is significant room for improvement."

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO, part of your ALM digital membership.

  • Critical BenefitsPRO information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.