Results of the 2026 Turkey Employee Health and Fringe Benefits Survey Announced
According to the survey conducted by Mercer Marsh Benefits with the participation of over 500 companies, health insurance has become the most preferred fringe benefit in the business world. While 96% of companies offer health insurance, the hybrid working model continues to be applied at a rate of 60%.
The 2026 Turkey Employee Health and Fringe Benefits Survey, conducted by Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), revealed current trends in fringe benefits and working models offered by companies to their employees. According to the report prepared with data from over 500 companies, improving health insurance coverage and wellbeing practices are among employers' priorities.
Ninety-six percent of the companies participating in the survey provide health insurance opportunities for their employees. Among these companies, 49% offer both private and complementary health insurance, 32% offer only private health insurance, and 15% offer only complementary health insurance. In 56.3% of the institutions providing private health insurance, coverage also includes the employee's spouse and children, while 42% of companies have expanded their coverage recently.
Following health insurance on the list of fringe benefits are meal allowances, remote work, company cars, transportation allowances, flexible fringe benefits, additional annual leave, private pension, life insurance, wellbeing practices, and clothing allowances. While 47% of companies provide meal vouchers and 37% provide transportation allowances, 71% prefer long-term car leasing. In working models, the hybrid system stands out at 60%, while the rate of those working entirely from the office is at 29%.
Fuat Ünal, Mercer Marsh Benefits Turkey, East Mediterranean, and Caspian Region Leader, emphasizes that companies must offer a holistic experience to their employees.
Sources
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