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Explore the critical issues for HR teams today, from leave management to benefits planning and tech innovations. Tap into analysis, commentary and insights from industry experts and national HR thought leaders.

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Enrollment strategies for the new world of work

Join technology and employee benefit thought leaders in examining the growing importance of integrated technology as employers look to a dramatically different enrollment season this fall.

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Webinars and events

Best practices for managing intermittent leave

July 21, 2021 — Three national leave experts lead a discussion of best practices in managing intermittent leave, including how to reduce misuse of leave and develop strong processes for administering your program.

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How tech is transforming leave management

June 16, 2021 — In this webinar, industry thought leaders discuss how new innovations and ecosystems are fundamentally transforming the leave experience for both employers and employees.

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Supporting behavioral health at work

May 12, 2021 — In this webinar, thought leaders from McLean Hospital and Unum discuss the holistic approach that best-in-class organizations are adopting to build resilient employee communities.

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Latest podcasts

Episode 33: Best practices for behavioral health at work

As the pandemic continues to disrupt daily lives, the rate of stress-related disorders is rising amid the ongoing unpredictability. In this episode, two behavioral health experts share ways employers can support employees.

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Episode 32: How to modernize your leave program

Two of Unum’s top leave experts discuss how innovations have and will continue to fundamentally transform the employee and employer experience.

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Episode 31: Benefits education with year-round communication

We discuss the importance of year-round benefits education and provide tactical tips for employers to maintain benefits communications throughout the year.

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Guides and reports

Harnessing employee engagement to support mental health

Employee mental health has worsened significantly, as the pandemic has placed new stresses on an already hyper-productive workforce.

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Five keys to creating an employee-centric leave program

How HR can lead the way in changing company culture around leave.

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Integrated benefits: A game changer for Workday® users

Companies that integrate benefits management into Workday can experience a dramatic increase in HR productivity.

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