Health on Demand 2025: survey report

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
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.
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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