Workers, contending with cascading crises in the broader world, want more support from their employers in the form of well-being benefits, according to MetLife survey data published earlier this month. Financial well-being support and mental health support are particularly needed, MetLife found.
This may not surprise employers given a number of warning signs that have cropped up since the pandemic. Last year, most large employers reported an increase in mental health issues among their workforces. And in a 2023 survey by Indeed and Forrester Consulting, fewer than one-third of employees said they were thriving in their current jobs.
