At some point during their working lives, more than a quarter of today’s 20-year-olds will experience a disability that interrupts their ability to earn an income. However, far too many Americans believe they are not at risk of a disabling illness or injury, as two-thirds do not have private long-term disability insurance.
Increasing productivity and reducing absenteeism are common goals for many human resources executives, but they often can be challenging to achieve. As an employee benefits consultant, I’ve helped many companies tackle these challenges, and I’ve noticed that the relationship a company has with its disability provider is critical.
Here are eight ways you can improve those relationships in an effort to reach those goals: