A bigger paycheck helps, but it's not the only perk employees are asking for. Workers also want help managing money in the near term — things like emergency-savings support, debt help and practical tools they can use, according to the Bank of America's 2025 Workplace Benefits Report.
Back in 2023, only about 13% of employees said they wanted their company to help with near-term needs like emergency savings or paying down debt, according to the report. Now it's 26%.
