It is no surprise that the recent economic downturn has affected workers' financial stability. However, some companies may not realize to what extent. According to the 2011 Aflac WorkForces Report, 54% of the American workforce would accept a job offer with better benefits even if their compensation was lower. The report also found:
- 51% of workers said they are not very or not at all prepared to pay out-of-pocket expenses not covered by major medical insurance
- 33% of workers have less than $500 in savings for emergency expenses
- 43% of small businesses say health problems are their employees' greatest work distractions
- 59% of American workers are likely to buy voluntary insurance if offered
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