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The 2025 NFP US Leave Management and HR Trend Report is available now.Leave Strategies for Engaging, Acquiring and Retaining Talent
In today's talent marketplace, informed paid leave policies are an imperative to engage and retain skilled employees. As the overall demand for personalized benefit offerings remains strong, having the market insight and strategic know-how to create them is key for employers looking to address workforce needs and advance organizational goals.
The 2025 NFP US Leave Management and HR Trend Report is designed to provide you with the latest data and analysis to inform your HR and leave strategies. By benchmarking leading companies' practices across key areas, we've compiled valuable insights to help you create competitive and supportive policies.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Report
HR Technology
73% of companies are now using HR tech solutions, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.
Employee Relief Funds
Emerging as a crucial support mechanism, especially in light of increasing natural disasters.
Menopause Accommodations
Gaining attention, with 5% of employers now offering specific benefits (up from 4%).
Remote Work Challenges
Persistent issues highlight the need for better management training and addressing structural concerns.
Maternity and Parental Leave
Trends towards more generous policies with longer paid leave periods.
Family Caregiver Leave
Now offered by 28% of employers, recognizing diverse caregiving needs.
Bereavement Leave
Evolving to include more diverse situations, though with potential equity concerns.
PTO and Vacation
PTO policies remain prevalent, with a trend towards more generous offerings.
Paid Sick Time
Increasingly aligning with state requirements.
Holidays
Expanding offerings, with notable growth in Juneteenth recognition (now 44%).
Policy Communication
77% of employers believe their leave policies are easy to understand, but only 68% think employees grasp these benefits well.
Stay ahead with comprehensive insights.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to create HR strategies and leave policies that not only meet regulatory requirements but also resonate with the changing expectations of today's diverse workforce.
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