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Americans are concerned about the impact of a disease outbreak on their health, personal finances and the U.S. economy.

Historic low unemployment paints a rosy view of the U.S. labor market. But a new survey reveals workers still have anxieties around career opportunities, job security and having the right skills for the jobs available.

Prudential Financial, Inc. companies include The Prudential Insurance Company of America, one of the largest life insurance companies in the U.S.. Leveraging our heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, we are focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth.

Prudential, among one of the world's largest financial institutions, focuses on life insurance, asset management and retirement. For more information about why "We are the Rock," download our fact sheet.

PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), ranks among the world's largest money managers with offices in 15 countries across five continents.

The survey of 2,000 employed adults, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Prudential, found that just 35% of working adults chose the same benefits as the previous year. Further, those who took on a new job, an elevated role, or received a raise were even more likely to select new benefits. In most cases, the 65% who chose new benefits credited their employer for using a variety of communication methods to keep them informed.

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American workers are concerned about having the necessary skills to compete in the future workforce, according to new research by Prudential. But despite recent narratives about technology replacing people, workers see more potential benefits to technology than downsides. 

American workers are gravely concerned about their financial security, particularly in retirement. And they’re counting on both Congress and their employers to provide solutions.

The fifth American Workers Survey, conducted in November on behalf of Prudential by Morning Consult, found that more than one in four American Workers say opportunities for career advancement are available to them—but they lack the skills and training for these positions.

The fourth American Workers Survey, conducted in September on behalf of Prudential Financial, Inc. by Morning Consult, found that American workers believe the business community is among the best-suited to provide the financing needed to help their communities thrive—with small businesses and large employers ranking ahead of state government, individual community members and federal government. 

American workers broadly support key retirement provisions included in bills—notably the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act (RESA)—that would allow open multiple employer plans (open MEPs) and promote lifetime income estimates. A majority of workers also demonstrate a demand for guaranteed lifetime income options in their retirement plans.

More than family, higher education or even government, American workers expect their employers to help them achieve financial security, a new Prudential survey reveals.

Eighty-seven percent of American workers say it’s important to have life insurance, according to the results of a poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Prudential Financial, Inc.