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2025 SHRM Annual Conference 

San Diego | June 29 – July 2

Relax, refresh and recharge in our Leave and Benefits Lounge with a latte or cold brew and fresh biscotti. Listen in as our experts and influencers tackle your top leave questions and challenges — plus, they’ll bring you the latest industry insights.

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Don’t miss our speaker session

Transforming the leave experience to drive employee retention, engagement and productivity

Wednesday, July 2, 10:45 a.m.

Employees are more likely to stay with employers who support them during life’s toughest moments — especially when it involves time away from work. We’ll explore how thoughtful leave management drives retention, engagement and productivity, making a strong business case for care and empathy in leave experiences. Join us 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.

Meet the speakers

Angel Bennett

Assistant Vice President, Paid Leave and ADA
Unum

Marci Cyr

Assistant Vice President, Total Rewards
Unum

Susan Stowell

Vice President, Absence Management Offering
Unum
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Listen live at our media booth

Grab some silent disco headphones and dive into real-time discussions as top industry experts break down thorny leave concerns, answer strategic benefit questions and bring you curated conversations with influencers — all live from our recording booth.

Dive deeper into what we have to offer at the other events.