Employer-Paid

Employee stock ownership plans can help businesses looking for an exit strategy or, more immediately, can help boost retention, since the median job tenure is 53% higher for companies with an ESOP.

"The war for talent has challenged organizations to shift their focus to the needs of their deskless workforce," the study says.

79% of employees surveyed say they would prefer an organization that offered more flexibility over one that did not.

Every employer has an incentive to make their benefits package sing, which means every broker has an opportunity to give their clients the support they need to make that happen.

Employee and consumer trust will become more important in the coming year.

Innovative benefits can also help employers retain and attract the talent they need.