Aflac Workforce Report

A nationwide survey highlighting key trends in employee benefits, workplace challenges, and attitudes from both employers and employees to help businesses make informed benefits and workforce decisions.

Executive Overview: Workplace benefit trends

The 2026-2027 Aflac WorkForces Report captures an American workforce in flux — one that continues to value benefits but also is reevaluating what meaningful support means in practice.

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The pulse of the workforce

This report gives employers clear insights into how employees’ expectations are changing—showing why benefits still matter, but how meaningful support now depends on creating a better overall employee experience.

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About the study

The 2026-2027 Aflac WorkForces Report is the 16th annual research study examining benefits trends and attitudes. The surveys, conducted by Kantar, captured responses from 1,000 employers and 2,001 employees across the United States in various industries.