Though many employees don't want a rigid return-to-office mandate, there are many benefits of working in an office.

"Flexible benefits programs that bring more choice, personalization, and joy back into the employee experience are key to standing out as an employer of choice," the study from Benepass says.

"It is evident that recognizing employees boosts their wellbeing in many facets of their lives, and corporations need to make it a priority," says Ellyn Maese, a Gallup Senior Researcher

New employee demands for mental health and financial planning benefits, along with the ongoing impacts of a tight labor market, have many employers looking at offering more, not less, when it comes to benefits.