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New NFP Study Provides Insights on Employer Leave Policy Practices
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Feb 01, 2023, 09:00 ET

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Employers have opportunities to better align leave policies with organizational culture and offer more benefits that employees value

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New benchmark data released today from NFP, a leading benefits consultant, highlights opportunities employers have when administering their leave policies. Among a variety of insights, data from NFP's inaugural Leave Benchmarking Study (the "study") shows that employers using outdated leave management practices may be leaving money on the table if they are not coordinating their maternity leave offerings with short-term disability (42% of companies surveyed do not) and state provided medical leave benefits (63% of companies surveyed do not).

These insights provide valuable guidance for HR practice leaders on leave policy best practices and compliance as workforce dynamics continue to evolve. With the support of its benchmarking data, NFP consults with employers to help them create more competitive benefit offerings for current and prospective talent, enhance the overall workforce experience, and find the right balance of flexibility for employees.

"Despite efforts to ensure compliance, many employers are finding it a challenge to create comprehensive leave policies. Hybrid, remote and dispersed workforces have only added to the challenges," said Maria Trapenasso, Human Capital Solutions national practice leader, NFP. "With HR leaders taking on more and more within their organizations, it can be difficult to stay on top of regulatory complexities, avoid missed financial opportunities, and provide the support employees need. Our Leave Benchmarking Study is designed to start conversations with these leaders and work toward enhancements that can make a meaningful difference for their people and ultimately the overall performance of their organizations."

The study also provides data to help employers better understand how their leave policies compare to those of their peers. NFP's data can inform and provide support for policy refinements that enhance an organization's ability to attract and retain talent.

The survey found maternity and parental leave are top priorities for many employers. Most employers offer leave for birth of a child (94%), with slightly less doing so for adoption (88%) and foster care (72%). Further, only 25% of employers differentiate between primary and secondary caregiver leave, "a clear indicator that this type of policy is more complex to administer than first thought," observed Trapenasso. "Employers should seek counsel when using this type of policy because it is complex, and they need to ensure compliance."

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of employers said they offer no amount of family caregiver leave. "There's a large workforce demographic in the 'sandwich generation' responsible for taking care of their children and elderly parents at the same time. It's vital for employers to realize the importance of providing their employees with paid leave to care for their loved ones of every age," said Trapenasso.

Employers have also adjusted their bereavement leave policies in response to cultural shifts that have broadened
the definition of family. The study found nearly one-quarter of bereavement leave policies allow an employee to take time off for a miscarriage or failed in vitro fertilization (24%). Additionally, some employers offer bereavement leave allowances for any close relations (32%) and the death of a pet (7%).

Some other notable findings from the survey are that 45% of employers offer Juneteenth as a paid company holiday, more than three-quarters (77%) offer the same amount of PTO to exempt and non-exempt employees, and 61% provide more than five paid sick days per year.

"Overall, the study shows that recent shifts in employee attitudes have triggered many employers to align their leave policies with the needs of their workforce, corporate values and peer standards. Administering employee leaves can be complex, particularly if required to comply with multiple state leave regulations. But there are ways to streamline policies to make them efficient and compliant at the same time," concluded Trapenasso.

The full report and whitepaper can be found here. Additional insights from an industry webinar are available here.

About the Leave Benchmarking Study

NFP conducted a benchmarking study to identify the leave management practices that drive policy across various US industries. To gather this information, NFP commissioned Hanover to conduct a nationwide quantitative benchmarking study to further understand organizational practices and offerings. The survey of 257 NFP clients, who have participated in creating and updating their company's leave management policies, gathered data related to maternity/parental leave, holidays, paid time off, family caregiver leave, bereavement leave, sabbaticals and leave administration. NFP has compiled the results of this study and created a report to provide insight to HR practice leaders on leave policy trends, best practices and compliance.

About NFP

NFP is a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor that provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of over 7,400 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions. NFP is the 9th best place to work for large employers in insurance, 7th largest privately-owned broker, 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue and 13th largest broker of US business (all rankings according to Business Insurance).

NFP recently launched its new Human Capital Solutions practice to provide its clients with expert solutions for their most complex HR challenges.

Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

Media Contact

Josh Wozman, NFP, 415-318-6441, [email protected]

SOURCE NFP

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