Health on Demand 2025: survey report 

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With medical trend rates soaring beyond salary increases in the region, 1 in 5 respondents in Asia are not confident in their ability to afford healthcare for themselves and their families, making the provision of meaningful benefits an operational necessity.

Our Health on Demand research, which surveyed more than 5,100 employees in Asia, reveals that 36% of employees expressed that the benefits provided by their employers do not meet their needs, and most are concerned about their health and financial security.

 

The report recommends the need for smarter benefits to address affordability gaps resulting from rising costs, to build a stronger, more resilient workforce.

Benefits can give employers a competitive advantage

Our survey findings also show that employers are the most trusted source for affordable and quality healthcare. Thus, organizations that enhance their benefits strategy to support their workforce’s well-being can gain a competitive advantage.
Our Health on Demand 2025 Asia snapshot reflects the views of Asian employees on their health, well-being priorities, concerns, and values, and shares case studies and actionable recommendations on how organizations can best support their employees for a stronger workforce.
Explore Singapore's key highlights, for a high-level overview into the research. 

The Health on Demand 2025 report serves as a vital resource for employers, including risk managers, and benefits decision-makers, to: 

  • Identify, understand, and prepare for employee well-being and productivity. 
  • Optimize their investments in the workforce’s health and well-being to maximize value. 
  • Address the challenges and needs expressed by employees, offering insights to help evolve their employee benefits strategy.

Prioritizing employees’ health and well-being is not just a choice – it's a strategic imperative.

Employers can reassess and refine their benefits through these six actionable recommendations
  • Health is wealth

    • Making care affordable 
    • Prioritizing longevity 
  • Health is personal

    • Tailoring for unique needs 
    • Safeguarding minds  
  • Health is security

    • Adapting to a changing climate 
    • Exploring new ways to access care 

Do you understand the lives and priorities of your workforce, how to help them with their health and security, so both your employees and your business can thrive? 

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Customize your benefits solutions to address the changing needs of your employees

As employees’ needs become more complex, it's crucial for companies to focus on tailored benefits solutions. 

 

Mercer BenefitsMonitor™ provides real-time benefits data and insights, enabling your organization to develop a benefits program that attracts and retains talent while benchmarking against industry standards to create a supportive workplace. 

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