2026 NFP U.S. Executive Benefits Trend Report
Leadership continuity is becoming harder to predict.
Economic uncertainty, delayed retirements and evolving employee expectations are reshaping how organizations think about executive benefits.
The 2026 NFP U.S. Executive Benefits Trend Report explores how employers are balancing retention, succession planning and leadership continuity in an increasingly unpredictable environment and how to better prepare for what's ahead.
Key Insights to Uncover
Retention Pressure Is Growing
81% of organizations say they cannot afford to lose top talent, reinforcing the critical role executive benefits continue to play in workforce strategy.
The Succession Gap Remains
62% anticipate increased focus on succession planning, yet nearly half have not implemented formal strategies to support leadership transitions.
Expectations Are Evolving
Financial priorities, retirement timelines and career paths are becoming increasingly individualized, creating demand for more flexible and personalized benefits strategies.
Continuity Requires More Than Retention
Organizations are increasingly using executive benefits to support leadership continuity, workforce flexibility and long-term organizational resilience.
Executive benefits are taking on a broader role.
For many organizations, executive benefits have evolved beyond attraction and retention alone. Increasingly, they are being used to support leadership continuity, succession readiness and long-term workforce planning.
Organizations that align executive benefits with business objectives and evolving key employee needs will be better positioned to manage change.
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