Why Employers Should Consider Offering Paid Leave, Flex Work in 2020 |
| As markets continue to be more and more competitive, employers are seeking new ways to find and retain top talent. This often comes in the form of an attractive benefits package, and paid leave and flexible work are very enticing offers for workers in 2020. |
The top non-insurance benefits US workers seek today:#1 Generous paid time off (40%) #2 Flexible/remote working options (30%) #3 Paid family leave (22%) |
In the last five years the U.S. has seen remote work grow 44%85% of employers confirm productivity has increased because of greater flexibility 90% of employees say flex work increases morale 80% of workers say they would turn down a job that didn’t offer flex schedules |
The Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides unpaid leave to workers, butMore than 80% of workers don’t have access to paid leave through their jobs And 93% of low-income workers don’t have access to paid leave |
Americans are ready for a change82% of Americans support mandatory paid leave for mothers after a birth or adoption |
| “I see firsthand the value of family-friendly policies in recruiting and retaining talented employees, as well as addressing problems such as absenteeism and lost productivity.”— Sepideh Saidi, President & CEO, SEPI Engineering and Construction, Inc., Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte |