Employee Benefits Preferences & Trade-Off Assessment

Welcome to the Employee Benefits Survey. This survey asks about your benefits preferences, usage, and how you weigh trade-offs between different offerings. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate to inform improvements to our total rewards. Participation is voluntary, there are no right or wrong answers, and you may stop at any time. The survey takes approximately 6–8 minutes. Please proceed when you are ready.

Are you currently eligible for employer-sponsored benefits?

• Yes
• No

Please rank the following benefits from most to least important to you personally (drag to reorder; 1 = most important).

1. Health (medical) insurance
2. Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k) or pension)
3. Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
4. Flexible work schedule
5. Remote work support (stipend or equipment)
6. Professional development or tuition support
7. Wellness or mental health programs

I find it easy to understand what benefits are available to me.

If you could change one thing about our benefits or the trade-offs between them, what would it be and why?

How long have you been with the company?

• Less than 6 months
• 6–12 months
• 1–2 years
• 3–5 years
• 6–10 years
• More than 10 years

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your responses are confidential and will be used in aggregate to help us improve our benefits offerings. You may close this survey now.

In the past 6 months, have you used any employer-provided benefits?

• Yes
• No

If you had to choose, which would you prefer?

• Higher salary with fewer non-salary benefits
• Lower salary with a more comprehensive benefits package
• I have no preference

The enrollment or sign-up process for benefits is straightforward.

Thank you for your responses so far. We'd like to explore your benefits priorities a bit further. Could you tell me more about what drove your top-ranked benefit choice, and whether any trade-offs between benefits have been particularly difficult for you?

What is your employment type?

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Fixed-term or contractor
• Intern or apprentice
• Other
• Prefer not to say

Which of the following benefits have you used in the past 6 months? Select all that apply.

• Health (medical) insurance
• Dental and/or vision coverage
• Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k) or pension)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Flexible work schedule
• Remote work support (stipend or equipment)
• Professional development or tuition support
• Parental or caregiver leave
• Wellness or mental health programs
• Commuter or transportation benefits
• Other (please specify)

My current benefits meet my personal and/or family needs.

Which best describes your typical work arrangement?

• On-site most days
• Hybrid (mix of on-site and remote)
• Fully remote
• Field-based / Traveling
• Other
• Prefer not to say

How would you rate the overall value of your total benefits package?

Where are you primarily located?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America & Caribbean
• Middle East
• North America
• Oceania
• Prefer not to say

What is your age range?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

How do you describe your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Another identity
• Prefer not to say