The Correlation between Employee Benefits and Financial Performance: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies continuously seek strategies to improve financial performance while maintaining sustainability. Employee benefits represent an important yet often underexplored factor which can influence corporate profitability. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 713 academic articles to show the correlation between employee benefits and financial performance. Using VOSviewer for keyword co-occurrence mapping and bibliographic coupling, the study identifies key research trends, influential scholars, and dominant themes in the field. Results show that benefits packages contribute to improved job satisfaction, lower turnover rates, and increased organizational profitability. Upcoming research highlights the integration of AI-driven HR solutions and flexible benefits as trends influencing compensation strategies. The study underlines the growing intersection between strategic human resource investments and corporate financial performance, giving valuable insights for business leaders, policymakers, and researchers navigating the evolving labor market.