MetLife said new findings from its 2026 Employee Benefit Trends Study show 77% of employees intend to stay with their current employer, but 56% are staying out of necessity rather than commitment. The study found financial confidence among employees fell to its lowest level since 2012, and 31% cited an uncertain job market as a primary reason for staying. MetLife reported that only 18% plan to stay because they want to, while among those staying out of necessity, 50% are actively engaged and they are 54% less likely to be holistically healthy. The study also found that employees who feel connected at work are 3x more likely to be holistically healthy, 2x more likely to be engaged, and 3x more likely to stay because they want to rather than need to.

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