Planning Guide

Absence and disability: Addressing the top concerns and trends for employers

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In a fast-changing workplace, leave policies are a defining part of the employee experience—shaping culture, supporting wellbeing, and strengthening engagement and productivity.

As you continue to plan for 2026 and beyond, the stakes are higher: the right leave strategy can help you attract and retain talent while reducing administrative burden and complexity. Download our planning guide to explore the research and practical considerations behind three key findings:

1. Is compliance with state leave requirements built into your strategy?
2. Paid parental leave may be the norm—but it's not the only paid leave policy that matters
3. How can you build real flexibility into time-off programs?

Get the stats, what they mean, and how a strategic approach to leave can streamline delivery, improve the employee experience, and uncover potential savings.