Studies by Aflac and Prudential Financial address the impact of paid leave in the workplace

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 3 out of 4 American workers say they experienced stress and anxiety while covering for a coworker on paid/extended leave,1 according to dual studies by Aflac Incorporated and Prudential Financial, Inc.In addition, about half of workers say they experienced burnout when covering for an employee whose leave extended beyond nine weeks,1 according to the studies, one by Aflac focusing on how employees are impacted by a coworkers' leave, and another by Prudent ...