In recent years, employers have been focused on preparing for the impact of the boomer generation leaving the workforce, while also trying to attract and retain the millennial generation. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new national survey by MetLife finds that Gen X—workers between the ages 38 and 53—are a kind of forgotten generation, a demographic of workers who are less happy in their jobs and more financially stressed.

In recent years, employers have been focused on preparing for the impact of the boomer generation leaving the workforce, while also trying to attract and retain the millennial generation. MetLife's Employee Benefit Trends Study said it seems employers have overlooked Gen X—a group that accounts for one third of the nation's workforce, or 53 million people.

Financial insecurity is higher among Gen X

The survey found that Gen X workers are more likely to feel underappreciated at work and say they engage with their work at lower rates than millennials. In addition, Gen X respondents are less financially secure, according to the report.