Exclusive research: Benefit leaders double down on wellness — but struggle with strategy

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 4 Min Read
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Exclusive EBN research reveals employer priorities

  • Key Insight: Learn how benefits are shifting from perks to financial-security and inclusion-focused supports.
  • What’s at Stake: Failing to modernize benefits risks retention, morale, and competitive employer branding.
  • Supporting Data: 58% offer automatic retirement enrollment; 38% provide automatic contribution increases.
  • Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

This is part two in a two-part series on the current state of employee well-being. Read part one here.

According to EBN’s 2025 Workplace Well-being Survey, benefit leaders are prioritizing holistic health and retention above all else. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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