Two new reports illustrate that employee expectations are high and getting higher. A March 2023 Unum survey shows that 87% of employers recognize that their employees expect more from them in terms of care and understanding.1 And the latest “BEAT” study from LIMRA shows that employees overwhelmingly value paid time off and other leave and insurance benefits, even more than flexible work schedules.2 In this episode, two of the foremost U.S. leave experts — Unum’s Ellen McCann and Angel Bennett — discuss the implications for employers in this tough post-pandemic labor market.  Employers are catching up.  [01:47]Diversity is driving change.  [04:30]Complexity is here to stay. [06:03]Paid leave is getting hotter.[07:11]Employers can’t do it alone. [09:40]Companies that outsource free up time. [10:37]Care impacts the bottom line.  [14:38]One key message? [17:28]Read the full show notes here.