A survey by the National Institute for Retirement Security shows 83% of working-age Americans think every worker should have a pension plan, with 77% saying elimination of pension plans has made it harder to "achieve the American dream." The percentage of working-age Americans noting a retirement crisis has increased to 79% from 67% in 2020.

Research indicates employee loyalty is on the decline in the US, making it even more crucial for employers to personalize benefits and prioritize staff satisfaction and engagement. Employee resource groups, a wider array of benefits, better parental leave policies, and other customized offerings can help companies foster loyalty and retain talent.

Many retirees express dissatisfaction with the amount of money they have been able to save, but it is possible to lessen the financial and psychological stress with some key planning. Employers can help their workers make informed decisions and prepare for the future by promoting financial literacy, offering coaching and other support and helping employees manage their health issues.

Employees who were given guidelines for AI use in the workplace were more likely to give it a go, according to a survey from the Workforce Lab from Slack. It also found that a quarter of desk workers had tried AI tools at work as of January, an increase from one-fifth of workers in September.

Improve your company culture by clearly defining the behaviors you expect, such as listening, communicating openly, being on time or helping others, then using a mechanism to measure them, says S. Chris Edmonds, the executive consultant with The Purposeful Culture Group. Edmonds outlines an employee survey tool to rate leaders on cultural behavior that can be used to develop improvement plans.