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Positive (pirate) working culture

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Workers' compensation and return to work plans have a longer history than you might think.

Towards a better workplace

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Opening up lines of communication is essential in the return to work process.

Shoulder and elbow pain: which treatments work?

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

The evidence for and against some of the most common treatments for shoulder and elbow pain.

When compensation impedes recovery

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Studies show that workers are less likely to recover from illness or injury if they enter the...

In body but not mind - presenteeism in the workplace

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Sometimes employees need return to work assistance even while they're still physically in the...

A system that works

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Denmark has in place a social system that keeps unemployment low, wages high, and job prospects...

Getting happier, working better

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Studies have now proven that positive psychology has a big impact. In the workplace it can keep...

Chronic pain in America

contributorRobert Hughes

A quarter of working Americans suffer daily pain

An Interview with Paul Coburn

contributorHilary Hoare

Paul Coburn talks about changing doctors' beliefs and practices, poor medical advice and the...