The survey asked employers to rank benefits based on what is offered and what is most important to the company’s employees.
Ten employee benefit statistics:
1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of companies offering mental health benefits increased to 91 percent.
2. Seventy percent of companies offer flexible work hours.
3. Sixty-five percent of workers view professional development opportunities as important.
4. Seventy percent of workers say family care benefits are important.
5. Ninety-three percent of companies insure telehealth for their employees.
6. One in 5 employers offers mental health days in addition to sick days.
7. Seventy-two percent of companies offer fully insured health plans.
8. Ninety-four percent of companies offer their employees a 401(k) plan.
9. Although 82 percent of employees believe leave benefits are important, only 35 percent of companies offer paid maternity leave, with 27 percent offering paid paternity leave.
10. Ninety-nine percent of workers get paid vacation leave while 96 percent get paid sick leave.
