Franklin Templeton’s Voice of the American Workplace Survey Tackles Talent Retention, Sustaining a Competitive Edge and Meeting Employee Needs
Franklin Templeton's Voice of the American Workplace Survey reveals critical insights into employee priorities and workplace dynamics. The survey found that 49% of workers prioritize mental health protection, while 54% fear maintaining their desired retirement lifestyle. 70% of respondents emphasize the importance of financial security.
Key findings show that 88% of employers report employees would leave jobs if dissatisfied, even without alternatives. 76% of employees note their organizations struggle with meeting increased pay demands. While 90% of employers view retirement planning as collaborative, 59% of workers don't fully understand their benefits.
The survey highlights that 92% of employers believe investing in employees' financial futures drives loyalty, and 87% see retirement plans as important for talent attraction. Work-life balance remains paramount, with 50% citing it as their top priority and 78% preferring good work-life balance over salary increases. Mental health benefits emerged as the most utilized benefit at 41%.
Il sondaggio Voice of the American Workplace di Franklin Templeton rivela informazioni cruciali sulle priorità dei dipendenti e le dinamiche lavorative. Il sondaggio ha scoperto che il 49% dei lavoratori dà priorità alla protezione della salute mentale, mentre il 54% teme di non riuscire a mantenere il proprio stile di vita durante la pensione. Il 70% dei rispondenti sottolinea l'importanza della sicurezza finanziaria.
I risultati chiave mostrano che l'88% dei datori di lavoro riferisce che i dipendenti lascerebbero il lavoro se insoddisfatti, anche senza alternative. Il 76% dei dipendenti nota che le loro organizzazioni faticano a soddisfare le crescenti richieste salariali. Mentre il 90% dei datori di lavoro considera la pianificazione pensionistica come un'attività collaborativa, il 59% dei lavoratori non comprende appieno i propri benefici.
Il sondaggio evidenzia che il 92% dei datori di lavoro crede che investire nel futuro finanziario dei dipendenti favorisca la lealtà, e l'87% considera i piani pensionistici importanti per attrarre talenti. L'equilibrio tra vita lavorativa e vita privata rimane fondamentale, con il 50% che lo cita come la propria massima priorità e il 78% che preferisce un buon equilibrio tra vita lavorativa e vita privata piuttosto che aumenti salariali. I benefici per la salute mentale sono emersi come il beneficio più utilizzato, con il 41% di utilizzo.
La encuesta Voice of the American Workplace de Franklin Templeton revela información crítica sobre las prioridades de los empleados y la dinámica laboral. La encuesta encontró que el 49% de los trabajadores prioriza la protección de la salud mental, mientras que el 54% teme no poder mantener su estilo de vida deseado en la jubilación. El 70% de los encuestados enfatiza la importancia de la seguridad financiera.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 88% de los empleadores informan que los empleados dejarían sus trabajos si están insatisfechos, incluso sin alternativas. El 76% de los empleados señala que sus organizaciones luchan por cumplir con las crecientes demandas salariales. Mientras que el 90% de los empleadores ve la planificación de la jubilación como colaborativa, el 59% de los trabajadores no comprende completamente sus beneficios.
La encuesta destaca que el 92% de los empleadores creen que invertir en el futuro financiero de los empleados fomenta la lealtad, y el 87% considera que los planes de jubilación son importantes para atraer talento. El equilibrio entre la vida laboral y personal sigue siendo primordial, con el 50% citándolo como su máxima prioridad y el 78% prefiriendo un buen equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal sobre aumentos salariales. Los beneficios de salud mental surgieron como el beneficio más utilizado, con el 41%.
프랭클린 템플턴의 미국 직장 설문조사는 직원의 우선사항과 직장 내 역학에 대한 중요한 통찰을 제공합니다. 설문조사 결과, 49%의 근로자가 정신 건강 보호를 우선시하며, 54%는 원하는 은퇴 생활 방식을 유지하는 것에 대한 두려움을 느끼고 있습니다. 70%의 응답자는 재정적 안전의 중요성을 강조합니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 88%의 고용주가 직원이 불만족할 경우 대안 없이도 직장을 떠날 것이라고 보고하고 있습니다. 76%의 직원은 그들의 조직이 증가하는 급여 요구를 충족하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다고 언급합니다. 90%의 고용주가 은퇴 계획을 협력적이라고 보는 반면, 59%의 근로자는 자신의 혜택을 완전히 이해하지 못하고 있습니다.
설문조사는 92%의 고용주가 직원의 재정적 미래에 투자하는 것이 충성도를 높인다고 믿고, 87%는 인재 유치를 위해 은퇴 계획이 중요하다고 생각한다고 강조합니다. 일과 삶의 균형은 여전히 가장 중요한 요소로, 50%가 이를 최우선으로 꼽고 78%는 급여 인상보다 좋은 일과 삶의 균형을 선호합니다. 정신 건강 혜택은 41%의 사용률로 가장 많이 활용되는 혜택으로 나타났습니다.
Le sondage Voice of the American Workplace de Franklin Templeton révèle des informations cruciales sur les priorités des employés et la dynamique au travail. Le sondage a révélé que 49% des travailleurs priorisent la protection de la santé mentale, tandis que 54% craignent de ne pas pouvoir maintenir leur style de vie souhaité à la retraite. 70% des répondants soulignent l'importance de la sécurité financière.
Les résultats clés montrent que 88% des employeurs rapportent que les employés quitteraient leur emploi s'ils sont insatisfaits, même sans alternatives. 76% des employés notent que leurs organisations ont du mal à répondre aux demandes salariales croissantes. Alors que 90% des employeurs considèrent la planification de la retraite comme collaborative, 59% des travailleurs ne comprennent pas entièrement leurs avantages.
Le sondage met en évidence que 92% des employeurs croient qu'investir dans l'avenir financier des employés favorise la loyauté, et 87% voient les plans de retraite comme importants pour attirer les talents. L'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée reste primordial, avec 50% le citant comme leur priorité absolue et 78% préférant un bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée plutôt que des augmentations de salaire. Les avantages liés à la santé mentale sont apparus comme le bénéfice le plus utilisé à 41%.
Die Voice of the American Workplace Umfrage von Franklin Templeton liefert wichtige Einblicke in die Prioritäten der Mitarbeiter und die Dynamik am Arbeitsplatz. Die Umfrage ergab, dass 49% der Arbeitnehmer den Schutz der psychischen Gesundheit priorisieren, während 54% Angst haben, ihren gewünschten Lebensstil im Ruhestand aufrechtzuerhalten. 70% der Befragten betonen die Bedeutung finanzieller Sicherheit.
Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 88% der Arbeitgeber berichten, dass Mitarbeiter ihre Jobs verlassen würden, wenn sie unzufrieden sind, selbst ohne Alternativen. 76% der Mitarbeiter stellen fest, dass ihre Organisationen Schwierigkeiten haben, den gestiegenen Gehaltsforderungen gerecht zu werden. Während 90% der Arbeitgeber die Ruhestandsplanung als kollaborativ ansehen, verstehen 59% der Arbeitnehmer ihre Vorteile nicht vollständig.
Die Umfrage hebt hervor, dass 92% der Arbeitgeber glauben, dass Investitionen in die finanzielle Zukunft der Mitarbeiter Loyalität fördern, und 87% sehen Ruhestandspläne als wichtig für die Anwerbung von Talenten an. Die Work-Life-Balance bleibt von größter Bedeutung, wobei 50% sie als ihre oberste Priorität angeben und 78% ein gutes Gleichgewicht zwischen Berufs- und Privatleben den Gehaltserhöhungen vorziehen. Psychische Gesundheitsleistungen sind mit 41% der am häufigsten genutzte Vorteil.
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A balanced effort between employers and employees is key to supporting financial security and company loyalty
“The survey findings highlight the need for a balanced effort between employers and employees to foster financial security, mental health support, and workplace adaptability,” said Jacque Reardon, Head of US Marketing for Franklin Templeton. “Employers who embrace these opportunities can build stronger relationships with their workforce, enhancing retention, loyalty, and long-term success.”
One of the most significant findings is that 88 percent of employers report employees are willing to leave their jobs if dissatisfied, even without clear alternatives. Employers also face ongoing struggles with compensation, as 76 percent of employees indicate their organizations are struggling to find adequate resources to meet demands for increased pay. Additionally, 90 percent of employers now view retirement planning as a collaborative effort with their employees. However, 59 percent of workers admit they don’t fully understand or maximize their company benefits.
“Employers can seize the opportunity to educate employees on available benefits and prioritize clear communication and collaboration to ensure employees can leverage the most impactful benefits,” said Steve McKay, Head of Retirement, Insurance and College Savings for Franklin Templeton. “Retention strategies should focus on foundational benefits like pay, 401(k) matches, and health insurance, while actively seeking employee feedback to strengthen engagement and loyalty.”
The survey found that 92 percent of employers believe investing in employees’ financial futures drives loyalty while 87 percent indicate retirement plans are a key factor in attracting top talent.
Work-life balance and mental health are top concerns for employees, particularly younger workers facing challenges like student loans and housing costs. Fifty percent of workers cite work-life balance as their top priority and 78 percent emphasized the importance of having a good work-life balance over salary increases. Meanwhile, 76 percent of workers indicate mental health support has become increasingly important, while mental health benefits ranked as the most utilized benefit at 41 percent, underscoring the critical role employers play in fostering employee well-being.
The survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton and the Retirement Innovation Initiative (RII), which launched in January 2020 and brings together industry experts to help improve the future of retirement in the
Methodology
The Voice of the American Employer Survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 25 to December 6, 2024. All 1,002 respondents, based in
The Voice of the American Worker Survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 27 to December 10, 2024, among 2,018 employed US adults. All respondents had some form of retirement savings. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.
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