Employees have some pretty major priorities when it comes toobjectives outside their work, and after saving for retirement, theones that top the list are work-life balance and becoming fit and healthy.
But employers aren’t coming out so well in their quest for theseobjectives, nor is the workplace itself, says the Global EmployeeBenefits Watch 2017/18 study from Thomsons Online Benefits—andemployers are changing their benefits strategies to keepup.
HRDive reports that the survey reveals most employees—64 percent, infact—feel that their employer and workplace are having a negativeor very negative impact on their wellbeing. Withrespondents saying that after saving for retirement, work-lifebalance is their priority, it appears that workers are looking forchange that will improve their circumstances. Survey respondentsalso said that they want employers’ support for their broader needsbeyond salary and retirement plans, such as buying a home orfinancial management.
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