Today’s employees are more open about mental health, and more comfortable requesting time off, flexibility, or accommodations to manage it. From anxiety to depression, from burnout to neurodiversity, HR teams are seeing more complex needs and more formal requests tied to the ADA, the PWFA, and the FMLA. In this session, AbsenceSoft and Journey discuss how the right employee supports and operational tools can work together. They’ll explore how modern EAPs and leave technology can help HR teams deliver a better experience while staying compliant.
Attendees will learn:
What’s driving the rise in mental health-related leave and accommodation requests
Why outdated EAPs and manual leave tracking are no longer enough
How to connect proactive support with compliant HR processes
Where to start with modernizing your mental health and accommodations strategy
Meet the Presenters
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Seth Turner
Seth has over 20 years of experience helping clients solve their HR and absence management issues. As Founder and Senior Advisor, Seth is responsible for working with clients on strategic initiatives and evaluating partnerships and product opportunities. Before founding AbsenceSoft, Seth held leadership roles at Hewitt Associates, Mercer, and Reed Group, focusing on outsourcing and technology solutions for Leave of Absence and Employee Benefits. Seth has an MIS degree from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
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Stephen Sokoler
is the Founder & CEO of Journey, a leading provider of proactive mental health solutions for modern workplaces. Since founding Journey in 2015, he has helped organizations like Lululemon, Walgreens, and L’Oréal integrate high-engagement mental health programs that move beyond traditional EAPs. A seasoned entrepreneur, Stephen previously built and sold Altrum Honors, a global leader in employee recognition. Passionate about transforming workplace well-being, he is a recognized thought leader in mental health, mindfulness, and HR innovation.
Webinar Sponsor
This webinar is sponsored by AbsenceSoft.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.