10 benefits and perks employees expect in a post-COVID world

The future of work has been permanently changed by the pandemic — and so have employees’ expectations of employer support.

Workers now expect benefits to enrich their professional and personal lives. And in the midst of the Great Resignation, that’s forcing employers to rethink their benefits offerings to prioritize flexibility, wellness and convenience.

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Career insights platform Lensa studied United States search trends to determine what employees want from their employers in 2022. Lensa tracked the number of searches for 50 employee benefits over the last 12 months and curated a list of demands employers could expect from their employees in the coming months.

For example, remote working is the biggest employee demand, followed closely by a four-day workweek, according to the list. Smart offices and employee assistance programs that support mental health also rank particularly high on the list, highlighting employees’ concerns about the potential transition away from the home office as well as their own mental wellness.

See what else has made it to the top of employees’ priority lists, according to Lensa: