Ben surveyed more than 1,200 businesses to compile its Global State of Benefits Report. The results offer several key insights:

Benefits engagement crisis. Although nearly two-thirds of global companies say improving employee engagement with benefits is a top priority, almost three-fourths report that employees' appreciation of benefits is low or average.
Lack of flexibility. Only 17% of organizations have a cohesive global benefits strategy, and nearly half don't offer flexible benefit choices despite growing demand for more personalized options.
Shift from wellbeing to foundational benefits: As costs rise, companies are pivoting away from wellbeing perks, such as fitness apps and mental health programs, in favor of more foundational benefits such as life and medical insurance.

One of the biggest challenges identified is the disjointed communication of benefits, particularly across global teams. Thirty-seven percent of companies communicate their benefits only once a year, and a large majority (70%) don’t have a unified benefits platform, which is contributing to low employee engagement.

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