In an employee-favored job market, many high-value employees are likely to take their talent elsewhere if their needs are not being met. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Complex employee needs — such as those experienced by remote workers and “gig” economy workers (such as project or contract workers) — are beginning to throw HR managers for a loop. At the same time, a booming economy and strong job market mean employees are, perhaps, more likely to feel emboldened to move on to another company if their needs are not being met.
Fortunately, one solution to help support these workers is having a robust disability management program in place. How can you help HR managers choose a disability management program that satisfies some of their ever-changing needs?
|Supporting the invisible worker
As the number of remote workers, gig workers and part-time workers continues to increase, accommodating these nontraditional employees remains a challenge for employers. Recently, we conducted research that showed only 38 percent of HR managers felt ready to support remote workers. At the same time, just 16 percent felt ready to address part-time employees and gig workers.
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