For most employers, getting workers to pay attention to their benefits options during open enrollment has been an uphill battle. But in the wake of the pandemic, employees are more engaged than ever, and their fresh focus is on previously-overlooked voluntary options like life and disability insurance.
Pre-pandemic, employees spent an average of 17 minutes enrolling in all benefits, according to Voya research. In 2021, 56% of employees say they spent more time reviewing options than in previous years, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
