Younger workers calling for more employer support as bills continue to rise

A new survey shows that due to concerns around rising energy bills, many younger workers are calling for more support from their employers.

As many as 67% of younger employees aged between 18-34 say that the cost of living crisis has meant that benefit packages are becoming increasingly more important when looking for a job. In fact, 56% admitted they would leave their current role if another company offered a better package.

Matt Russell, CEO of Zest, said, “The latest spike in bills will pile more pressure on household finances – employers have a vital role to play in offering the enhanced financial support to their employees.

“Employers must ensure they listen to which benefits are most important to their employees – right now, it’s clear that employees are favouring financial support to ease the pressure of rapidly mounting costs.

“Organisations that are able to meet employee demands around reward packages can boost morale and productivity, providing them with a competitive edge. However, employers must ensure they have access to benefits technology that enables them to track the uptake on specific benefits, communicate with employees to understand their needs and adapt support as needed.”

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