Workers Would Pay More for Better Retirement, Health Benefits

The number of employees willing to pay for better benefits has rebounded following a dip during the pandemic, according to a Willis Tower Watson survey released Tuesday.

The survey of more than 9,600 U.S. employees found that the tight labor markets are “showing little sign of abating,” which means the importance of health and retirement benefits to attract and keep workers is at its highest level in a decade. Willis Towers Watson is an advisory and brokerage firm.

“While employees still look at pay as the most compelling reason to stay or leave a company, health and retirement benefits have ...