Global leave policies are shifting quickly across markets, with expanding legislation, rising expectations and increasing challenges in maintaining global consistency. As public systems come under increasing pressure, more responsibility is shifting to employers — adding further complexity to how leave is managed.

What was once a largely administrative function is becoming more involved, visible and strategically important, as organisations balance cost, compliance and competitiveness across multiple countries.

Supporting employees through leave and family-related needs is also becoming a greater priority — increasing the pressure on employers to deliver policies that are compliant, competitive and cost effective.

Through our Global Leave Survey, Howden Employee Benefits is gathering insights to better understand how employers are responding and where the key challenges and priorities lie.

Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help shape practical insights — so we can deliver the information and guidance that matter most to you.


We’d be happy to share the results of this survey with you via email. You’ll have the option to provide your details at the end of the survey.

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* 1. Which Country are you located in?

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* 2. Over the past five years, how has global leave impacted your organisation?

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* 3. How frequently do you review leave policies within your organisation?

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* 4. What is your biggest challenge in managing leave globally?

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* 5. Which countries or regions do you find most challenging when managing leave (or need clearer guidance for)?

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* 6. What is your most pressing need for insight / assistance around leave policies?

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* 7. Which matters most to you when making decisions on global leave?

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* 8. How would you describe your organisation’s global leave position?

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* 9. How does your organisation typically approach leave benefits compared to statutory requirements?

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* 10. In the past five years, how widely have you enhanced leave benefits across your organisation?

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* 11. Looking ahead, how do you expect managing global leave to change?

If you'd like us to send you an overview of the results from this survey, so you can see how your responses compare with others, please leave your name and email below.

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* 12. Name

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* 14. Would you like to speak to our Multinational team about a more joined up approach to your global benefits strategy?

Thank you very much for completing the survey.

Your input will help shape practical insights, data and commentary that support clearer, more confident global leave decisions.

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