2025 State of Leave Management Report:
Employer Strategies, Priorities & Pain Points

The modern workforce has new demands.

With employee expectations rapidly evolving, HR and finance leaders face an urgent call to action: transform their leave management strategies. The days of leave being a simple administrative checklist are over. Instead, it’s a strategic imperative, critical for navigating intricate compliance requirements and meeting the growing need for workforce flexibility.

To understand how organizations are adapting, the EPIC 2025 Leave Management Report uncovers the key trends, challenges, and opportunities emerging in this dynamic environment.

Key Findings Include:

• 26% of HR time is spent managing employee leave, highlighting the need for more efficient solutions.
• 21% of employers have increased outsourcing, while 11% are bringing leave management back in-house.
• Over 90% of organizations report at least one significant pain point in their leave management process.

This Matters to You

Whether you’re optimizing your current leave program or building one from the ground up, this report offers the benchmarking data and actionable insights you need to lead with confidence.

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