You’re responsible for attracting, engaging, and keeping talent. But you need crystal‑clear answers to one nagging question:
“Are our total rewards still competitive in 2025?”
GUESSING IS COSTLY…
Confusion
Endless blog posts and
conflicting “best practices.”
Risk
Lose top people to companies
with better perks.
Pressure
Executives want proof before
funding new benefits.
Xenium has analyzed Northwest rewards data for 20+ years.
Our Beyond Compensation Survey covers everything that matters:
| BENEFIT CATEGORY | WHAT WE MEASURE |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Rules | Waiting periods & hours required |
| Insurance | Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA/HRA/FSA, EAP |
| Income Protection | STD, LTD, paid family leave |
| Retirement | Match formulas & contribution trends |
| Paid Time Off | Vacation, PTO, parental leave, holidays |
| Flex & Remote | Hybrid setups, stipends, office-day rules |
| Growth & Wellness | Tuition, licenses, wellness, sabbaticals |
| Unique Perks | Volunteer days, pet insurance, ERGs & more |
How to participate in this year’s survey
- Pick ONE person to represent your organization.
- Complete the form below → we’ll email a PDF prep sheet and the online survey link.
- Submit your data (it’s 100% confidential; results are reported only in aggregate).
- Receive the 2025 Report — free, visually rich, actionable.
Key Dates
Sign Up Period
April 28, 2025 –
June 6, 2025
Survey Open
April 28, 2025 –
June 13, 2025
Receive Your Report
July 15, 2025
Registration for the 2025 Survey is Closed.
Picture this…
- You walk into the next exec meeting armed with fresh, local benchmarks because your company participated in the Beyond Compensation: Total Rewards Survey.
- Leadership green‑lights the exact perks employees crave.
- Turnover drops, Glassdoor scores climb, candidates say “I’ve heard great things!”
FAQ
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. Individual responses are never shared—only combined trend data.
What survey platform do you use?
Surveymonkey
How long does it take?
Most participants finish in 15-20 minutes if they prep their answers with the PDF before submitting the survey on Surveymonkey.
When do we get results?
By July 15th.
What format will the results be in?
We’ll design a custom report and convert it into a PDF for delivery.
Is this survey and report free?
Yes. The aggregate report is free. We do offer custom reports and address those on a case by case basis.
How long have you have been running this survey?
We conduct this survey every two years. The survey in 2025 is the fourth time we have conducted this survey.
Why did you start this survey?
As a consulting firm, we receive regular inquiries from clients about trends in benefits, perks, and other offerings outside of compensation. This is our way of adding value to our clients and friends in a scalable way.
Who should sign up?
Our common audience consists of organizations with 10-500 employees across various industries, including Private Businesses, Non-Profit and government. To submit the survey on behalf of the organization, just one contact needs to sign up.
If I register for the survey but don't submit it in time, will I still receive the report when results are ready?
No.
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