IBI's Research Roundup

Return-to-Work That Works: Evidence-Based Strategies to Bring Employees Back and Help Them Stay

This episode digs into what really moves the needle for return-to-work (RTW) success, drawing on insights from IBI’s latest Return-to-Work Success report and new disabili

The Working Caregiver :Strain and Work Productivity Loss

Discover the business impact of caregiver support in the workplace with insights from IBI’s most recently published research. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines

Modern Absence Management: From Paper Chasing to Predictive Solutions

Recent IBI research reveals that hybrid and remote work reduce absences for 70% of organizations. Explore how flexible scheduling, digital self-reporting, and proactive c

AI in Absence Management—How Data Is Transforming HR and Benefits

A forward-looking take on artificial intelligence in health benefits and absence management. Highlights recent IBI research on how HR and benefits leaders are adopting AI

Mind the Gap: Why Mental Health Benefits Only Work When Employees Use Them

Employers across the country are investing heavily in mental health — but are those benefits actually working? In this episode of IBI’s Research Roundup, we break down f

Blending Stats and Storytelling: Carole Bonner on Research with Heart

In Episode 3 of the IBI Team Podcast Series, researcher Carole Bonner shares how she bridges academic rigor with real-world business needs. From data modeling and design

New Platforms, Old School Values: Zoram Blancas-Ruiz on Data and Determination

In this episode of the IBI Team Podcast Series, we sit down with Zoram Blancas-Ruiz, IBI’s Director of Benchmarking & Analytics. Zoram shares his path from disability ins

Operational Wisdom: Brandon Roberts on People, Process, and Progress

In the kickoff episode of the IBI Team Podcast Series, host Sera-Leigh Ghouralal, PhD, sits down with IBI’s Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Roberts. Brandon reflects on

Latest Workplace Research: DEI Impact, Health Disparities, and Remote Work Challenges

Discover groundbreaking new workplace research revealing how DEI statements affect hiring outcomes, medical cannabis laws reduce insurance premiums, and remote work creat

Workplace Trends: Anti-Obesity Meds, Job Insecurity, and Hybrid Work Insights

Explore some of the latest cutting-edge workplace research with IBI's Research Roundup. Discover how anti-obesity medications impact cardiovascular health, the effec

Workplace Health Insights: Obesity Costs, Remote Leadership, and Health Insurance Trends

Dive into the latest workplace health research with IBI's Research Roundup. Explore how obesity affects employee productivity, the impact of leadership on remote wor

Insights on Recruitment Ghosting, Obesity Management, Workplace Health and more

This episode covers research on ghosting in recruitment, cost-effective obesity management, workplace factors affecting back pain, and the link between gynecological cond