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Companies Cut Benefits to Boost Profits Amid Job Market Shift

4/20/2026

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Companies scale back employee benefits to boost profitability as workers lose leverage in a challenging job market.
Josh Bersin, human resources analyst, notes firms may cut benefits as an alternative to layoffs.
Christopher Myers of Johns Hopkins University warns that reducing benefits could lower employee engagement and productivity.
A Gallup study shows global employee engagement in 2025 at its lowest since 2020, signaling potential challenges in attracting and retaining talent.

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Companies scale back employee benefits to boost profitability as workers lose leverage in a challenging job market.
Josh Bersin, human resources analyst, notes firms may cut benefits as an alternative to layoffs.
Christopher Myers of Johns Hopkins University warns that reducing benefits could lower employee engagement and productivity.
A Gallup study shows global employee engagement in 2025 at its lowest since 2020, signaling potential challenges in attracting and retaining talent.