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Employers double down on leave benefits

02/17/2026

Leave benefits are no longer treated as a static policy line item. New data from the 2025 Absence, Disability and Medical Leave Survey from global advisory firm WTW shows employers actively expanding time-away programs as part of broader efforts to improve the employee experience and compete for talent.

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