Each month our Employee Benefits team covers trending, top–of–mind topics relevant to the world of benefits. These subject matter experts leverage their extensive experience, data, and research, and then simplify and summarize these topics to educate and help leaders drive their businesses forward.

The number of leave options available to employees is at an all–time high. Administering these and staying compliant with their requirements while also reducing the impact on your business can be tricky. As you continue to face this growing challenge, we will discuss best practices, and tips to help you manage and administer these leaves, and what to do next.

Ryan Nelson, CLMS. Senior Absence Practice Leader Guardian Life. Sr. Absence Management Solutions Practice Leader with years of experience in helping employers navigate the complexities of the evolving Disability, Leave, and ADAAA landscapes.

Jennifer Barton. Head of Employee Benefits. Jennifer is responsible for the growth —both organic and through acquisitions —and profitability of our employee benefits practice. This includes carrier relationships and strategic partners, client engagement strategy, practice resources, and overall strategic direction. Before joining World, she served in several senior executive roles, including COO of the Human Capital Practice for North America, within Willis Towers Watson.