International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists Annual Employee Benefits Symposium

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ISCEBS Employee Benefits Symposium
Location: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ
Date: Aug. 23 – 26, 2026

We’re speaking!

We’ll be examining the hidden costs of absenteeism and sharing tips on how to better track and manage them. We’re also looking forward to connecting with employers, consultants and carriers at one of the largest gatherings of credentialed employee benefits and total rewards professionals in the country.

If you’ll be at the conference, please plan to attend our session.

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From Invisible to Impactful: The Real Cost of Employee Absences

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Mountain

Speaker: Dan Jolivet, PhD, National Practice Leader – Workplace Possibilities, The Standard

Employers know that absences hurt productivity — but the hidden costs are often ignored or buried in payroll. By accurately monitoring and tracking these expenses, you can uncover insights that reduce costs, boost productivity and strengthen financial performance.

This session reveals the true impact of absenteeism and provides practical strategies to manage it, including:

  • The total cost of employee absences and why it matters.
  • How absence data can inform policies on sick leave, PTO, disability, workers’ comp and family leave.
  • Ways to evaluate return on investment for benefits such as wellness programs, employee assistance programs and stay-at-work and return-to-work strategies.
  • Methods to calculate, track and manage these hidden costs for better outcomes.

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