Looking for data and benchmarking information to make strategic decisions in your organization? The new 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Report reveals key trends and insights from 386 employers across the U.S., representing a range of industries, regions, and company sizes. By comparing the 2024 data with findings from the 2022 report, we highlight emerging trends and evolving strategies in absence and leave management.
DMEC conducts a variety of surveys, including our annual employer leave management survey and various pulse surveys on hot topics in the industry. Results and best practices from the surveys are analyzed and shared in white papers, webinars, and @Work articles. Gather meaningful and actionable information from each survey to assist with both strategic decision making and tactical application at all levels of your organization.

The 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Report reveals a surge in paid parental leave and an increase in paid parental and family care leave. It shows that 35% of employers offer neither. Access the report summary for insights, hear experts discuss findings in this webinar, and join DMEC for full data access, including how many employers offer 100% wage replacement, leave with no waiting period, and other specifics you need to gain and retain a competitive edge. There is ample opportunity to close the gap and improve equity considering that only 27% of civilian workers have access to paid family leave.