88% of HR professionals surveyed by SHRM rated health benefits as extremely or very important to their organization.
Retirement savings and planning benefits along with leave benefits were tied as the second most important benefits priority for employers according to the survey.
Healthcare costs are rising, with high costs being a top issue influencing benefit strategies for employers.
Despite the importance of benefits like caregiver leave, coverage for GLP-1 drug and retirement benefits, challenges remain in addressing employee needs and balancing costs.