More than half (51 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’d like to see fully paid health-care premiums as a financial benefit from their company, according to a new survey by CNBC and SurveyMonkey.
It found nearly two-fifths of respondents said they’d also like to see 401(k) matching (37 per cent) as well as health facility or gym reimbursements (37 per cent), while a quarter (26 per cent) said they’d like to see free onsite food.
Despite respondents’ focus on financial benefits, just 31 per cent of U.S. workers said their workplace offers financial coaching or advising.
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Generation Z said they value free food (42 per cent) just as much as fully paid health-care premiums (41 per cent). By comparison, just 29 per cent of millennials and 21 per cent of generation X said they prioritize free food. However, more gen Z respondents highlighted student loan repayments as a priority (34 per cent) than millennials (27 per cent) and gen X (20 per cent).
In addition, a separate survey by CNBC and SurveyMonkey found a majority (85 per cent) of U.S. workers said they’re satisfied with their job. Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) said they’re well paid and nearly all (90 per cent) said they feel their work is meaningful. As well, 71 per cent said morale at their company is excellent or good.
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