As the United States navigates a historic labor shortage, it’s critical for employers to adapt to the changing employee benefits landscape and compensation demands. Employers must understand that today’s jobseekers are evaluating companies differently, and the kinds of benefits and wages that will attract them are changing, as well. According to beqom’s 2021 Employee Expectations in Hiring Report, 71% of Americans would be willing to accept a salary lower than the market average if the organization provided remote work options, showing remote work is here to stay, even as we transition into post-pandemic life.
