Employer Research

August 16, 2022

Employers are navigating post-pandemic realities and adapting to the evolving needs of employees. This research report examines the impacts of the pandemic on employers and their current HR-related business practices for a multigenerational workforce, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits. It offers recommendations for employers on emerging benefit offerings and business practices such as fostering an age-friendly work environment to further their DE&I efforts. 

This report is based on a survey of more than 1,800 for-profit U.S. employers conducted in late 2021 and offers comparisons by company size, including small (less than 100 employees), medium (100 to 499 employees), and large companies (500 or more employees). It also includes relevant comparisons from TCRS’ most recent survey of more than 5,000 workers in for-profit companies. 
          

June 8, 2021 

Employers play a vital societal role by providing employment, work experience, employee benefits, and the ability for workers to save and invest for a secure retirement. This report examines the pandemic's impact on employers across company, their response, and timely opportunities. A strong employee benefits package, including retirement benefits, health insurance, workplace wellness programs, and caregiver support, can create a win-win situation for employers and their employees. Especially now, as our nation is emerging from the pandemic, employers need support from policymakers to continue paving the way for their recovery and to make it as easy as possible to enhance their business practices and expand their benefits offerings.  
          
The survey asked 1,903 employers what their companies are doing differently amid the coronavirus pandemic to support their employees' health, financial security, and general well-being. Below is a curation of their verbatim responses. Click to expand image. 

December 23, 2020

This research report is part of TCRS' 20th Annual Retirement Survey. Pre-Pandemic: U.S. Employer Benefits and Business Practices quantifies retirement trends by company size -- small (less than 100 employees), medium (100 to 499 employees), and large companies (500+ employees) -- and examines their business practices and benefit offerings that enable people to work, save, and transition into retirement. This report is based on surveys of employers and workers conducted in late 2019, before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.