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"According to mental health services provider ComPsych, mental health-related leaves of absence have increased by 300% between 2017 and 2023; by 2024, they increased by 22%, with one in ten of all leaves of absence now due to mental health. 

Hi. We're PERKY. And we're still buzzing from the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) conference last week 🤠 We LOVED meeting every single one of you who stopped by our booth - your #HRleadership and passion for #leaveofabsence continues to inspire the PERKY mission for #leave, #benefits, and the #employeeexperience. Shoutout to Bryon Bass who continues to be a champion in this space AND to the incredible team at Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) who put on this awesome event JoAnne Spitale Heather Grimshaw Jennifer Pike and so many others! One of our favorite sessions: the interactive Accommodations Workshop put on by Teri Weber at Spring Consulting Group, An Alera Group Company and Laura McCormick at Baystate Health! Bonus: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is 😍 Next time we're fitting in a boat ride... who's in?! PS.... Peep the lanyards, its giving 🤩 #iykyk PPS... if you missed meeting Shelby George, JD, CEBS or Samantha Saxby at our PERKY booth, don't hesitate to message them here!

📢 Exciting Update for HR Managers in Vermont! 📢 Vermont expanded the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program to allow employers to opt-in to the program as of July 1st. Employers with two or more employees can design a customized plan to fit their needs. Key Features of the FMLI Program: Flexible Plan Design: Combine family and medical leave or choose stand-alone family leave insurance. Contribution Options: Fully employer-paid, split between employer and employees, or fully employee-paid as a voluntary benefit. Benefit Duration: Options ranging from 6 to 26 weeks per 12-month period. Wage Replacement: 60 to 70% wage replacement, with additional options available. Program Phases: Vermont State Government Employees: Began in July 2023, providing nearly all Vermont State Government employees with 60% wage replacement coverage for up to six weeks of leave. Employers: Starting July 2024, the program will be expanded on a voluntary basis to Vermont's private employers and other non-state public employers with two or more employees. Individuals: Beginning July 2025, all Vermont workers, including self-employed individuals and those whose employers do not offer FMLI as a benefit, can purchase their own FMLI coverage. PERKY’s Leave tool helps employees understand their leave benefits no matter what state they are in! https://lnkd.in/egcvv7dZ Ensure your employees have the support they need with this innovative program! #HR #EmployeeBenefits #FMLI #Vermont #PaidLeave #TheHartford #WorkforceSupport

One week to go until #2024DMEC in #Nashville! ✈️ We can’t wait to connect with you at our booth #414. Our team, including Samantha Saxby and Shelby George, JD, CEBS, JD, CEBS, is excited to share insights on #leavemanagement. Let’s make this conference unforgettable! Thank you to the awesome group at Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) for organizing the conference! Bryon Bass Jennifer Pike Heather Grimshaw

🔔 We are excited to be just 2 weeks away from attending #2024DMEC in #Nashville! Representing PERKY at the conference will be Samantha Saxby and Shelby George, JD, CEBS! Looking forward to engaging discussions, invaluable #leavemanagement resources, and lots of fun! If you haven't registered yet, online registration is closing soon—don't miss out! 👉 Register now to join us! https://loom.ly/CJvjueE #HR #Events #ProfessionalDevelopment

Excited to announce PERKY will be sponsoring the upcoming 2024 Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) Annual Conference! Join us at the premier event for #absence & #disability professionals in Nashville and register to attend. https://lnkd.in/ecTfZwY

According to preliminary results from LIMRAs 2024 Financial Wellness Index survey of 1,672 workers, more than a third of employees agree with the statement: “I often feel distracted at work because of personal financial/emotional/health worries.” At the same time, about 7 in 10 agree that employers should offer programs to help reduce these stresses, according to the survey. And three-quarters of employees agree or strongly agree that workplace benefits are critical to their household financial security. #employeeexperience #burnout #leaveexperience #employeebenefits

"As more companies offer benefits emphasizing the importance of empathy, particularly during personal crises and major life transitions, the landscape of workplace benefits is evolving. Integrating empathy into their non-traditional benefits is more than a kind gesture for these employers—it's a strategic investment." -Christine Michel Carter, Senior Contributor to Forbes We hear this feedback all the time from employers who love PERKY Leave, particularly how it's a resource for those expecting parents that are still keeping their secret, but looking to plan out their leave! #employeeempathy #familybondingleave #strategicemployers

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