The Hartford Enhances Leave Management Capabilities With Reporting, Communications, Self-service Tools
12 April 2010 - 11:38PM
Business Wire
Time seems to fly when you’re not keeping track of it. And in
the current economy, many business owners can’t afford to miss a
minute, much less days or weeks of productive time. But the strain
of managing absences can take a toll on businesses today.
Understanding these dual pressures on employers, The Hartford
Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is expanding its leave
management capabilities to help employers’ maximize
productivity.
The Hartford is enhancing its leave management capabilities with
streamlined reporting and tracking capabilities, powerful
self-service capabilities, and flexible communication tools for
employers with 500 or more workers.
“Employers are struggling with tracking leaves, determining
whether a condition qualifies as a serious health condition, and
understanding new and existing regulations. We understand that
strain combined with lost productivity can be taxing on a company’s
bottom line,” said Ron Gendreau, executive vice president of The
Hartford’s Group Benefits Division. “We have invested in people and
capabilities that remove that burden from employers, allowing them
to focus on growing their business.”
The Hartford’s in-house leave management team manages a variety
of leaves – federal, state and company-sponsored – while
coordinating them with short- and/or long-term disability leaves in
compliance with applicable federal and state leave laws and/or
regulations. With nearly a decade of providing leave and absence
management services, The Hartford’s medical professionals are among
the most knowledgeable in the industry.
Round-the-Clock Access
The enhancements to The Hartford’s leave management capabilities
include flexible reporting and tracking to keep employers updated
on the status of their workforce and manage production effectively.
“Today employers aren’t necessarily aware of where they are losing
productivity within their complex organizations. It’s a real
challenge when they have a workforce in several locations and
multiple lines of business,” Gendreau said. “Our robust reporting
is designed to help employers understand the causes of their
employees’ absences and better manage their productivity.”
In addition, The Hartford is boosting its self-service tools,
providing employers with round-the-clock access to important
information on their employee absences. These online resources
include secure submission of leave requests and reports on the
status of leaves.
The new leave management capabilities also include flexible
communications tools that help employers better connect with their
workers on a leave. “We know from our years of experience that
employees have an easier transition back to productivity when there
is communication early and often during their absence,” Gendreau
said.
About The Hartford
Celebrating nearly 200 years of helping its customers achieve
what’s ahead, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance and wealth
management company. Through its unique focus on customer needs, the
company serves businesses and consumers by providing the products
and solutions they need to protect their assets and income from
risks and manage their wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 500
company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service
expertise and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More
information on the company and its financial performance is
available at www.thehartford.com.
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