Stay Competitive in 2026: Share Your Benefits Data and Gain Valuable Market Insights

Employees continue to expect more from their benefits packages, while employers face growing pressure to keep those offerings affordable. At the same time, organizations know that strong benefits offerings remain critical for attracting and retaining talent.

Recent findings from our Spring Workplace Trends Survey show that navigating benefits is increasingly difficult for Northwest employers:

• The Talent War: 43% of regional organizations identified "competing with larger employers on pay and benefits" as a top workforce challenge.
• Budget Concerns: 91% of respondents are somewhat to very concerned about their ability to afford competitive wages/benefits.
• Market Shifts: Over the last year, 25% of your peers expanded their perks to stay competitive, yet 15% were forced to shift more costs to employees.

That balancing act is exactly why reliable market data matters.

The 2026 Northwest Employee Benefits Survey helps organizations across Oregon and Washington better understand how their benefits offerings compare to the regional market. From healthcare and leave programs to wellness initiatives and workplace flexibility, the survey provides valuable benchmarking data to support informed and competitive decision-making.

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plans and employer contribution strategies.
• Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holiday policies.
• Work Arrangements: Remote work and flexible scheduling trends.
• Emerging Trends: A new look at AI adoption in the workplace.
• And More: Unique perks, programs, and creative employee incentives.

By participating, your organization will contribute to one of the Northwest’s most valuable regional benefits benchmarking resources while also helping ensure the data reflects current market realities and evolving workforce expectations.

Participation is open through June 5^th, and we encourage employers of all sizes and industries to participate. The more organizations that contribute, the stronger and more meaningful the data becomes for employers throughout the region.

The Full Report and Non-Profit Report will be available in July, perfect for mid-year reviews and 2027 budget planning. As a thank you for contributing to this regional resource:

• Members: Receive both PDF reports for FREE
• Non-Members: Receive a 50% discount on the report price

Please submit your data by June 5^th using one of the following options:

• Participate now using our General Survey Link
• Contact us for your organization’s unique link, especially helpful if you need to save your progress and return later

Don’t miss your chance to secure the data you need to stay competitive in the Northwest.