35% of Millennials Turned Down Job Offers Due to Inadequate Benefits

Anthem, Inc., one of the largest health benefits companies in the U.S., conducted a survey where they discovered that 35% of millennials, ages 18 to 34, have turned down job offers because they were dissatisfied with the benefits. The turn-down rate for all other groups was 27%.

The survey results also shows that employers might also offer highly desirable benefits such as fitness classes, in-office massages, or extra time off to help employees manage stress, but money seems to be the number one reason why employers are hesitant. As a result, Anthem aid that this is why millennials were more persuaded to be involved in long-term financial planning than older workers ages 35 to 54 during the past year.

It’s a good idea that employers should offer workers benefits that help protect their income, such as disability insurance, if they become disabled and also financial planning in a health care plan.

The study also shows that millennials are more careful about financial planning and saving for retirement than previous generations. Millennials make up the largest section of today’s workforce, therefore employers that can provide a 401(k) plan, financial planning advice, health care, and other benefits that protect employees against income losses are far more competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

Employers who are offering benefits might want to review their benefits offerings to find out how well they’re fitting employees’ needs, especially with millennials turning down more jobs because they don’t like the benefits.

Bolden-Barrett, Valerie. “Anthem: 35% of millennials turned down job offers due to inadequate benefits.” HR Dive. N.p., 22 May 2017. Web. 22 May 2017. <http://www.hrdive.com/news/anthem-35-of-millennials-turned-down-job-offers-due-to-inadequate-benefit/443208/>.

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