"Job Hugging" Is Undermining Workplace Outcomes: New MetLife Study
MetLife, Inc. (MET)
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56% of employees are staying put out of necessity as financial and job pressures escalate NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amid persistent job market volatility and financial pressures, new MetLife data shows that while employee loyalty is rising, it may be for the wrong reasons. The latest findings from MetLife’s 2026 Employee Benefit Trends Study reveal that while 77% of employees intend to stay1 with their current employer, 56% are staying out of necessity rather than genuine commitment.This comes as financial confidence among employees has fallen to its lowest level since 2012 and 31% say a primary reason for staying is that the uncertain job market makes it too risky to leave—reinforcing need-based retention and putting business performance at risk.The Cost of Loyalty Without CommitmentThe consequences of this dynamic are significant, with only 18% of employees saying they plan to stay with their employer because they truly want to. Employees who stay out of necessity experience muc
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- MetLife (NYSE:MET) was given a new $95.00 price target on by analysts at Evercore ISI.MarketBeat
- Half of Retirees Fear Running Out of Money as Pressures on U.S. Retirement Security Intensify, MetLife Research FindsBusiness Wire
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