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Nearly 80% of employees "strongly agree" or "agree" they will spend more time reviewing their employee benefits options and coverage this year than they did during the last enrollment period.

Health insurance is most often mentioned as a top benefit when deciding whether to stay at a current job or leave (72%).

A new EU pay transparency directive has left many organizations feeling unprepared.

The study found that only 11% of Gen X and 31% of boomers say they have saved the often recommended, 10 times or more of their current annual salary for retirement.

"Effective leave management is no longer a 'nice-to-have' -- it is essential for fostering engagement, retention and trust between employees and employers," said Maria Trapenasso, head of human capital solutions practice for NFP.

The study found that over 50% of employees have watched TV, napped, or gamed during working hours.