This episode digs into what really moves the needle for return-to-work (RTW) success, drawing on insights from IBI’s latest Return-to-Work Success report and new disability management research. You’ll hear how early outreach, coordinated case management, and smart job accommodations can cut disability duration, boost long-term success, and keep teams strong. We unpack why RTW chances decline after about 70 days away, how multi-domain RTW programs help employees return 1.4 times faster, and why confidence, manager support, and culture matter just as much as medical recovery. We also spotlight practical, low-cost accommodations, ways to address barriers such as transportation and childcare, and the handful of RTW metrics that actually matter to employers, HR leaders, benefit consultants, and vendors who want absence management to be a true strategic advantage.

Discover the business impact of caregiver support in the workplace with insights from IBI’s most recently published research. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to reveal how caregiving responsibilities now affect more than 60 million working Americans across every age, industry, and pay grade. Hear why 45 percent of caregivers fall within their prime earning years, how unaddressed family care leads to $30 billion in annual productivity losses, and why employees with high caregiving strain are up to 40 times more likely to report major disruptions at work. We break down the newest evidence on supporting employee caregivers—showing which benefits, programs, and leadership strategies drive real results for workforce engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

Recent IBI research reveals that hybrid and remote work reduce absences for 70% of organizations. Explore how flexible scheduling, digital self-reporting, and proactive caregiver support are reshaping absence management, driving productivity, and setting a new standard for employee wellbeing in today’s workforce.