Jeni Hoyt

More employers recognize the benefits of integrated absence management to provide a comprehensive approach to all leave types and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex environment. This issue of @Work magazine highlights the benefits of taking an integrated approach — from designing a program benchmarking strategy, to addressing social determinants of health that affect employee health and productivity, to adjusting optimal durations for return-to-work programs, and more.

More employers recognize the role they can play in employee mental health and well-being and are investing more time and energy in encouraging overall better health. This issue of @Work magazine highlights actionable ways employers can ensure parity with benefits, provide inclusive and psychologically safe environments, and design return-to-work processes that support employee mental health.

Facing ongoing challenges and expanding responsibilities, IAM professionals are arming themselves — and their teams — with the knowledge, skills, and resources to ensure compliance. This issue of @Work magazine includes tips and tools to support and guide professionals as they navigate long COVID, an increasing number of accommodations, and return-to-office implementation after years of anticipation.

Finding the balance between optimizing technology to improve efficiencies and ensuring employees feel heard and cared for is increasingly important for employers. This issue of @Work magazine shares guidance for how employers can select and integrate technology to support the work of absence professionals, streamline leave administration tasks, and expand access to health and wellness offerings while creating more time for personal and meaningful interactions with employees.