2026 NFP U.S.
Leave Management Report

Insights That Redefine How Employers Approach Leave

Employee leave has evolved from a compliance necessity into a strategic driver of culture, retention and organizational success. Our leave management report captures this transformation with fresh data, new benchmarks and practical guidance for employers of all sizes.

Download the leave management report today to explore how HR experts like you are adapting to workforce needs, tackling compliance risk and building programs that support employees across every stage of life.

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Key Takeaways for HR Experts

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Leave Administration

How employee leave is managed matters. Manual processes and underused technology continue to drag down efficiency and cause compliance risks.

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Leave Benchmarking

Employers are expanding employee leave policies to reflect modern cultural needs, yet consistency and equity remain challenges.

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Caregiver Leave

The “sandwich generation” is driving urgent demand for family caregiver leave, yet fewer than one-third of employers currently offer it.

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Menopause Support

Only 10% of employers offer accommodations — one of the most significant, overlooked equity gaps in the workplace.

Why NFP’s Human Capital Solutions?

At NFP, we know your people are your greatest asset. That’s why our Human Capital Solutions team brings best-in-class expertise across the entire HR lifecycle, from hire to retire. We help organizations design and implement strategies that:

Align with business goals while addressing workforce needs.
Deliver a people-first employee experience beyond compensation.
Streamline HR operations with the right technology, compliance support and total rewards strategy.

With hands-on guidance and deep expertise, we empower leaders to create cost-effective, compliant and engaging programs that drive both performance and employee wellbeing.

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Stay ahead of evolving employee leave needs and regulatory demands.

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