Nearly eight out of 10 employees said the benefits package offered by their company is one of the reasons why they work there, according to the 2011 Mercer Workplace Survey, a proprietary research program. Even more, 91% of employees said getting health benefits through their company is just as important as their salary. Companies have “an opportunity to position their benefits program as a differentiating strategy, which can be especially valuable as they strive to be an ‘employer of choice’,” said Suzanne Nolan, a partner in Mercer’s U.S. outsourcing business. “The positive implications of this heightened benefits awareness extend far beyond recruiting and retention – often leading employees toward greater engagement, personal accountability, and overall satisfaction.” The survey also shows employees perceptions of health care reform.
