RADNOR, PA — Lincoln Financial has introduced innovative leave planning and education services to assist parents navigating the complexities of parental leave. In collaboration with PERKY, a leader in digital planning technology, Lincoln Financial now offers PERKY Leave, a tool designed to provide personalized support for expecting, adoptive, and fostering parents.
The initiative addresses a significant need, as 90% of employees express a desire for personalized, digital guidance to effectively utilize their workplace benefits. PERKY Leave enables parents to plan well ahead of a child’s arrival, with features that offer on-demand information about job protection, income replacement, and other benefits.
Employers stand to benefit as well, with the tool streamlining the leave planning process and reducing the burden on human resources teams. By clearly outlining leave options, PERKY Leave helps improve employees’ understanding of and satisfaction with their benefits.
“We understand how important it is for employers and employees to feel confident and prepared for key life events, particularly when adding a new member to the family,” stated Kerry Brooks, Lincoln Financial’s Group Protection Head of Account Management. “We’re proud to offer a solution that supports employers in educating employees on leave benefits, while also ensuring their employees have a guided, hands-on experience so they can confidently plan for one of life’s biggest milestones.”
PERKY Leave also includes an interactive calendar and self-serve planning options, allowing parents to map out their leave plans efficiently. This new service underscores Lincoln Financial’s commitment to enhancing workplace benefits and supporting families through significant life transitions.
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