Pat Leary, Corporate VP of Workplace Benefits Research at LIMRA and LOMA, unpacks key findings from the 2025 Harnessing Growth in Workforce Benefits study. We explore why absence and leave management is rapidly evolving from a compliance task to a strategic imperative. From rising employee expectations to the growing complexity of state mandates and the push for integrated solutions, this conversation reveals why employers, brokers, and benefits providers must rethink their approach to leave—and fast.