The Great Employee Benefits Study 2026

What do employees from different generations, industries, and countries really think about their employee benefits? And do employers’ investments align with their employees’ real needs?

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The Great Employee Benefits Study 2026

What do employees from different generations, industries, and countries really think about their employee benefits? And do employers’ investments align with their employees’ real needs?

Download the report (PDF)

The Great Employee Benefits Study 2026

What do employees from different generations, industries, and countries really think about their employee benefits? And do employers’ investments align with their employees’ real needs?

Download the report (PDF)

With insights from

The results of our survey of thousands of professionals.

With insights from

The results of our survey of thousands of professionals.

With insights from

The results of our survey of thousands of professionals.

8,000

Employees

3,147

Employers

8

Countries

8,000

Employees

3,147

Employers

8

Countries

8,000

Employees

3,147

Employers

8

Countries

About the report

Compare your employee benefits with the rest of the market. The Great Employee Benefits Study 2026, a joint study with Pole Star Advisory, gives HR and business leaders the insights they need to build a future-ready people strategy.

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About the report

How does your organization compare to the results?

oncrete insights and ideas to make benefits & wellbeing truly align with your organisation in 2026.

As many as 55% of candidates turn down an offer if the employee benefits package doesn’t meet their needs.

59% of employees prefer ongoing investments in their well-being over a one-time salary increase.

79% of employers are increasing their benefits budgets, with the focus now firmly shifting to the mental and physical well-being of teams.

For 62% of employees, sports and wellness benefits are a decisive factor when choosing a new employer.

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