Man sitting beside sofa with laptop and his dog beside him and a notebook on his lap "Flexible work arrangements and job sharing will be part of the new normal, requiring employers to revisit time off and absence management policies." (Photo: Shutterstock)

The month of December is a time of reflection, where we look back at the events of the past year as well as forward to what we can expect in the year to come. Though no one likely would have predicted the chaos of 2020, from it, we can see a few key themes that will have a long-lasting impact on the nature of work and employee benefits.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.

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