Leaves and Absences
Get expert administration for simple and complex leaves.
Comprehensive administration of the leave of absence process for organizations of 5,000 or more employees in the U.S. and Canada
Alight works with your HR team to design a tailored program that fits your organization’s needs. Your employees benefit from a seamless, supportive experience driven by our Worklife platform, the industry’s first engagement platform that connects employees with all their benefits and programs. Improved health outcomes and lower program costs help drive HR success.
Leaves are complex and costly
For employers, the cost of absence can be up to 20% of payroll. Mismanaging leaves means higher costs, lower productivity, higher compliance risk, and dissatisfied employees.
Manage leaves the right way
Leaves are an essential part of employee wellbeing. Partnering with Alight helps you deliver a seamless, technology-supported leave experience for your employees, while controlling costs and maximizing productivity.
More of what’s possible with Leave Management
The ability to take time away from work to care for a loved one or for their own health is an essential part of an employee’s wellbeing journey. Getting leave management right has a big impact – it helps people when they most need the help. With easy, intuitive technology, your employees can request a leave, manage their paperwork, check on their status and more, 24/7/365. For more complex leaves, case managers provide clear guidance and assistance.
Benefits
- Getting back to work at the right time, minimizing lost income
- User-friendly technology, like chat and texting
- Expert case managers help with complex leaves
- Fast processing of leave requests
Alight manages nearly eight million leaves a year for organizations in the US and Canada, reducing the complexity and risk of leave and disability management for our clients. We deliver lower costs, better outcomes, and more satisfied employees. With over a hundred compliance and regulatory requirements related to administration of leaves and accommodations, we ensure rules are applied accurately and consistently. Our employee satisfaction score for leaves we manage is over 90%, indicating the quality and impact of our leave management solutions.
Benefits
- Tailored to your unique culture and needs
- Supportive, integrated employee experience
- Lets your HR team focus on core activities
- Better outcomes that support overall workforce health
“Thank you so much for your support. Our employee mentioned to me how wonderful you’ve been to her. We are grateful for your professionalism and genuine care for her wellbeing.”
HR director, large finance organization