Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
As companies battle strained budgets during the recession, more and more are offering innovative perks to keep employees engaged, particularly as traditional employee benefit costs continue to rise.
While a majority of companies believe its important to offer long-term disability insurance, critical gaps in policies for employees are common, according to The Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits Study,