Report explores what ‘being covered’ means to employers and employees

There is no denying the American workforce has felt the impact of more than 18 months of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially around the health care landscape. That said, the 2021-2022 Aflac WorkForces Report examines benefits trends and attitudes to help identify and understand ongoing challenges from the employer and employee perspectives. The report’s introduction states, “This year, more than ever, we’re hopeful that the findings help bridge divides related to workplace benefits and contribute to improving the health and prosperity of the American workforce.” 

The 11^th annual research study, conducted by Kantar, captured responses from 1,200 employers and 2,000 employees across the U.S. in various industries. Here, some highlights from each of the three sections of the report.

Employee satisfaction (or not) with benefits, COVID-19 response