New tech tool aims to help employees navigate leave benefits

Published April 16, 2026 7:00 AM EDT 4 Min Read

What’s at Stake: HR operational overload, compliance risk, and workforce retention could be materially affected.
Expert Quote: Employees expect intuitive, frictionless leave experiences, says Kevin Curry, SVP, Alight.
Supporting Data: 42% took leave in the past two years, per Alight survey.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Employees know they have access to short-term and long-term leave, but they don’t necessarily know how to access it — and an innovative new tech tool is hoping to solve that problem.

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