{"id":950079,"date":"2026-04-09T06:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/franklin-templetons-2026-workplace-survey-finds-employers-and-workers-aligned-on-pay-and-retirement-but-communication-gap-undermines-confidence\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:03:13","slug":"franklin-templetons-2026-workplace-survey-finds-employers-and-workers-aligned-on-pay-and-retirement-but-communication-gap-undermines-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/franklin-templetons-2026-workplace-survey-finds-employers-and-workers-aligned-on-pay-and-retirement-but-communication-gap-undermines-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Templeton\u2019s 2026 Workplace Survey Finds Employers and Workers Aligned on Pay and Retirement but Communication Gap Undermines Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Franklin Templeton\u2019s 2026 Workplace Survey Finds Employers and Workers Aligned on Pay and Retirement but Communication Gap Undermines Confidence<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Job security overtakes pay as top priority as employees seek stability and clearer guidance.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>SAN MATEO, Calif.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nFranklin Templeton has released the sixth annual <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.franklintempleton.com%2Finsights%2Fresearch-findings%2Fvoice-of-the-american-workplace-survey&amp;esheet=54485703&amp;newsitemid=20260409674657&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Voice+of+the+American+Workplace+Survey&amp;index=1&amp;md5=38e1bc7af0cc25d297c50f8fd6a39c63\">Voice of the American Workplace Survey<\/a>, showing a communication gap preventing shared priorities from translating into employee confidence. Employers and employees are aligned on priorities &#8211; higher pay, stronger retirement benefits and long-term financial security but a lack of clear communication is limiting employee confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe findings point to a workplace where effort is high, but impact is uneven. Employers are expanding benefits, flexibility and technology, yet many workers remain uncertain about their financial future.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWhat this research shows is not a lack of effort, but a lack of clarity,\u201d said Steve McKay, Head of U.S. Retirement, Insurance and College Savings, Franklin Templeton. \u201cEmployers are investing more than ever but employees need simpler, more actionable guidance to turn those benefits into real financial confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Employers Face Pressure on Talent, Costs and Complexity<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n67% say attracting talent is harder than retaining it<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n81% need benefit budgets to increase significantly in the next 12 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n68% say benefits have become more complex<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n88% prioritize reducing employee financial stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nAs financial pressures grow, employers are increasingly becoming the front line for employee financial wellbeing, supporting everything from retirement readiness to day-to-day financial stress.<\/p>\n<p><b>Workers Prioritize Stability Over Advancement<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nWorkers are redefining success around security, not upward mobility:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n72% say job security matters more than higher pay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n52% say it\u2019s harder to move up or earn a raise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nExpected retirement age has risen to 59, up four years from 2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n91% want more personalized retirement investment options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\u201cEmployees want benefits that are relevant, personalized and easy to understand,\u201d said Mike Dullaghan, Director of Retirement Sales Execution, Franklin Templeton. \u201cCommunication is critical to helping them make confident financial decisions and we&#8217;re committed to being part of the solution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>The Gap: Complexity vs. Clarity<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n88% of workers want benefits explained in plain language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n53% feel overwhelmed by benefit choices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n73% of employers say employees repeatedly ask the same questions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n71% of workers trust their employer\u2019s financial guidance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe disconnect is not priorities, rather it is communication. When benefits are too complex or technical, employees struggle to act on them.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Opportunity: Turn Alignment Into Action<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEmployers and employees agree that pay, retirement benefits and long-term income solutions are where investments can be made to create a clear path forward. Both groups prioritize increasing pay, boosting 401(k) matches and investing in guaranteed retirement income solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\nTo close the gap, employers should:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nSimplify benefit design and communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nFocus on clear, actionable guidance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nPersonalize solutions to employee needs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nEmployers can also take immediate steps by reassessing how benefits are communicated and ensuring investment options such as target date strategies and capital preservation solutions reflect today\u2019s market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\nOrganizations that prioritize clarity over complexity have an opportunity to build trust, improve engagement and deliver better financial outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe Voice of the American Employer Survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 7\u201320, 2025, among 1,004 U.S.-based employers with influence over company benefits and\/or hiring decisions.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Voice of the American Worker Survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 7\u201319, 2025, among 2,000 employed U.S. adults with retirement savings.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Franklin Templeton<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nFranklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients\u2019 strategic goals. 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