Workers Expect Employers to Care About Their Lives At and Outside of Work Amid a State of Permacrisis - Seite 2

Benefits are a proven and effective tool for demonstrating care to employees across a wide spectrum of impactful life moments, from financial challenges to unforeseen loss. For employees facing unexpected financial expenses, employers can support with benefits that help alleviate and address financial burdens, including financial wellness solutions, life insurance, or retirement benefits. Similarly, for employees becoming their household’s primary income earner, employers can prioritize awareness and education of disability insurance or legal plans to help protect employees’ income, support their families, and save for the future.

Voluntary benefits also play a key role in improving individuals’ holistic health, which drives employee care. MetLife’s research found that employees who enrolled, used and had a good experience with voluntary benefits are more holistically healthy (53%) than individuals who were offered one or more benefits (44%) – emphasizing the role of comprehension and utilization during critical moments.

“Against the backdrop of a permacrisis, this year’s study underscores the urgent need for employers to acknowledge the modern challenges that impact their workforce and take steps to support employees in new and bigger ways, resulting in more successful workplaces,” said Katz.

To download MetLife’s 22^nd Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study, visit: www.metlife.com/2024EBTSreport

Research Methodology

MetLife’s 22nd Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study was conducted in November 2023 and consists of two distinct studies fielded by STRAT7 Rainmakers – a global strategy, insight and planning consultancy. The employer survey includes 2,595 interviews with benefits decision-makers and influencers at companies with at least two employees. The employee survey consists of 2,809 interviews with full-time employees, ages 21 and over, at companies with at least two employees.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.