Comprehensive analysis of employee benefits trends across the SMB landscape, providing actionable insights for HR professionals and business leaders.
The 2025 Benefits Benchmarking Dashboard represents the most comprehensive analysis of employee benefits trends in the small to medium business (SMB) sector. Our research provides critical insights into how companies are adapting their benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive market.
Our comprehensive study employed a multi-faceted approach to ensure accurate, representative data collection and analysis.
Developed a comprehensive 50-question survey covering all major benefit categories, administered through secure online platforms with validation protocols.
Conducted surveys from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, targeting companies with 10-1,000 employees across all major industries and geographic regions.
Implemented rigorous data validation processes, including outlier detection, cross-referencing with public records, and statistical analysis for accuracy.
Compiled findings into actionable insights with detailed breakdowns by company size, industry, and geographic region for maximum utility.
Comprehensive analysis of medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage, including plan types, contribution levels, and emerging trends like telemedicine.
Detailed examination of retirement plans, equity compensation, bonuses, and financial wellness programs, including 401(k) matching rates and stock option prevalence.
Analysis of time-off policies, flexible work arrangements, family benefits, and wellness programs, with focus on remote work adoption and unlimited PTO trends.
Breakdown of average benefits costs per employee, ROI metrics, and cost-effectiveness analysis across different benefit categories and company sizes.
Lead Research Director
15+ years in HR analytics
Data Scientist
Specialist in benefits analytics
HR Research Analyst
Expert in SMB benefits trends
Statistical Analyst
PhD in Applied Statistics
We're committed to ongoing research and analysis. Our upcoming studies will focus on: