Absence isn’t just an HR issue anymore — it’s a business issue

The Pulse with Mary Delaney · Aug 19, 2026 · 17m

In this episode of The Pulse in 15, Mary Delaney sits down with Teri Weber to talk about the growing complexity of absence management—and why so many employers are feeling the impact across their organizations. From FMLA and ADA to evolving state leave laws, rising mental health–related absences, and hybrid work challenges, absence is hitting organizations from every direction. What used to be a compliance exercise is now directly impacting productivity, cost, manager effectiveness, and employee trust. In this quick 15-minute conversation, Teri focuses on what matters most right now:Where…