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Absence, Disability, and Life Video Series

In our series, Gina’s Gems, Gina Gabriele is joined by industry thought leaders to discuss a range of topics under Absence, Disability, and Life.

The hard truth about leave administration and vendor struggles

In this candid conversation, Gina Gabriele and Greg Norton explore the growing challenges in leave management—covering compliance, employee experience, and the tricky vendor dynamics employers and consultants deal with every day. Tune in for a straightforward look at what’s happening behind the scenes.

Legislative changes ahead...now what!?

Gina Gabriele welcomes back Jim Jantz, JD, to review the latest paid leave laws in Minnesota, Maine, and Delaware. They also talk about what employers should do now and how to get ready for 2026.

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The importance of brain health in the workplace

Gina Gabriele and Sharon Werner discuss the growing need for brain health support at work. They explore how stress, anxiety, and other challenges affect employees every day and share simple practices people can use to improve their mental well-being.

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The critical role of manager training in leave administration

Gina Gabriele talks with Angela Eskandar and Jen Skeeters about the biggest challenges in leave administration, focusing on the importance of manager training. They discuss the difficulties managers face, why practical scenario-based training matters, and the value of real-time resources to keep employees informed. The conversation also covers the potential legal risks of inconsistent processes and well-meaning exceptions by managers. Tune in for helpful insights on handling these workplace challenges.

Get more insights and trends analysis like this in our 2025 Leave of Absence and Time Away From Work Survey.

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