DRAPER, Utah, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, the nation’s largest health savings account (HSA) non-bank custodian, today released the results of its Working in the New Normal Survey which provides employee perspectives surrounding open enrollment, Return to Work and the Great Resignation.
The survey, which polled over 1,000 Americans who transitioned from working onsite to remotely (at least part-time) because of the pandemic, finds more than half (56%) of respondents are not satisfied with their employer’s efforts to make appropriate employee benefits changes to support the current work environment.
It further reveals that flexible work schedules are highly valued: flexible schedules was most frequently ranked in the top 3 most important of the employee benefits tested*. Decreased commuting time (51%) or decreased commuting costs (42%) were most often ranked in the top 3 reasons why some prefer to continue working remotely.
The findings provide important insights for employers and benefit leaders including the following:
Benefits and Satisfaction
Return to Work
Health Savings Accounts
“HealthEquity is working to provide organizations and benefits leaders with a greater understanding of shifting employee expectations to help navigate open enrollment, Return to Work and the Great Resignation,” said Ted Bloomberg, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “As millions change jobs, looking for new opportunities and even new careers, organizations with a compelling, flexible benefits offering will be better positioned to attract and retain top talent.”
HealthEquity conducted the nationwide survey in June 2021 in partnership with independent research firm 8 Acre Perspective. An eBook with survey results, further insights and recommendations can be found clicking here.
*Tested benefits refer to the employer benefits we asked research participants about specifically in the market research study—ex. increased flexibility for the FSA, the DCRA, expanded mental health benefits, etc.
About HealthEquity
HealthEquity and its subsidiaries administer HSAs and other consumer-directed benefits for our more than 13 million accounts in partnership with employers, benefits advisors, and health and retirement plan providers who share our mission to connect health and wealth and value our culture of remarkable “Purple” service. For more information, visit www.healthequity.com.
Amy Cerny
Director of Corporate Communications
Direct Line: 801-508-3237
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