2025 SHRM Annual Conference

Transforming the leave experience

July 2, 2025

Drive employee retention, engagement and productivity

About this session

Employees are more likely to stay with employers who support them during life’s toughest moments — especially when it involves time away from work. Our experts explored how thoughtful leave management drives retention, engagement and productivity, making a strong business case for care and empathy in leave experiences. Watch our session from the SHRM Annual Conference to discover how to empower employees before, during and through their return to work while easing HR’s workload with intuitive planning tools, automated tracking and real-time updates.

Featured speakers

Angel Bennett

Assistant Vice President, Paid Leave and ADA
Unum

Marci Cyr

AVP, Total Rewards
Unum

Susan Stowell

VP, Leave and Absence Strategy
Unum

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