The economy is in flux, and employees are feeling the pressure. Based on a recent survey of more than 21,000 employees, BenefitHub Intelligence™ found that the current climate of economic uncertainty is reshaping financial habits, spending priorities, and expectations for the foreseeable future. 

Key Findings Reveal: 

• 48% of employees express pessimism about the economy, with 17% feeling very pessimistic and 31% somewhat pessimistic. 

• 40% of workers report negative changes in their household finances in the past six months, with nearly 10% experiencing significant declines.

• 94% of employees say exclusive member discounts influence their purchasing decisions when evaluating comparable products or services, with 80% reporting these discounts regularly affect their choices. 

This report explores these sentiments in more detail and how employees are likely to react in the coming months.