Employee Benefits in 2026 "play a bigger role than ever in shaping the day-to-day employee experience,"1 keeping existing employees engaged and productive, while helping employers attract new talent.

According to one study, “almost three-quarters of American workers say benefits matter as much as—or more than—their pay."Similarly, when hiring new talent, Robert Half reports that "A 6-figure offer can get someone’s attention—but in 2026, it’s the perks and benefits that close the deal."3