The Rapidly Evolving Leave Landscape

As state-level paid leave programs expand, employers are pivoting from COVID-era retention goals to a renewed focus on workplace productivity. This report tracks how HR leaders are navigating today’s complex regulatory environment while balancing employee support with operational efficiency.

By downloading this report, you will learn:

• Shifting Priorities: Why 44% of employers now rank "minimal disruption" as a top program goal, marking a pivot toward productivity optimization.
• Return-to-Work (RTW) Dynamics: Insights into the top frustrations of reintegrating staff and why 92% of leaders agree that supported employees are more likely to stay.
• Outsourcing & ROI: Why the likelihood of outsourcing has increased by 20% in the last year and the critical role of HRIS data integration in achieving success.
• Employee Experience Gaps: The primary drivers of HR inquiries, from confusion over payment coverage to complex eligibility requirements.

Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits that has, for over 180 years, been helping millions of people protect their families, their finances and their futures. We deliver better ways to access disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits through the workplace. Our award-winning leave and absence solutions help employers streamline absence management, while making it easy and engaging for employees to plan leaves, receive benefits and return to work smoothly.