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Influencing people above you in the organisational hierarchy is good for your career and can...
Richard Green, injury and claims manager with the CFA after Black Saturday, knows what to expect...
Most of us do not think about consciously connecting our mind with our body, breath and soul;...
When a health insurer offers support after a potentially life-threatening diagnosis, Antonia...
In this case study a process and profit focused RTW Coordinator impedes the return-to-work of an...
Missing out on early intervention puts an end to this cleaner's night job, but doesn't stop her...
Is it possible to have too much optimism? And what's the best approach to take when you're...
In this dispatch from the desk of a RTW Coordinator, a stint as a claimant brings a whole new...
Getting the information you need to facilitate RTW shouldn't be as painful as pulling teeth -...
Gabrielle Lis and Dr Mary Wyatt
Read Mary's guide to fearless RTW Coordination leadership, then take up our Choose Your Own...
RTW Coordinators who manage time well do better. What are the secrets to good time management?
Shh! The low-down on confidentiality, return to work and workers' comp.
In response to a reader's questions, our resident Occ Phys explains how to encourage a proactive...
Sometimes compensation systems, not injury, deliver the knock out blow. Don't let that happen to...
Understanding how distress interferes with recovery is the key to addressing difficult RTW cases.
Understanding musculoskeletal pain will increase productivity and health.
How can employers avoid real (or perceived) discrimination and harassment during the RTW process?
Don't send yourself--or your worker--to the dogs! Fair in-house systems can keep claims out of...
The who, what, where, when of RTW case management
We profile a success story in identifying and dismantling non-medical barriers to RTW at Concord...
These practical industry insights will save you from having to grow an extra pair of arms...
Aged care worker, Donna Taylor, remains positive by taking on an admin role following an injury...
If you're having trouble convincing injured or ill workers that early return to work is the best...
There's no question about it, injured workers need special treatment. Employers, here are ten...
Ignoring the non-physical causes of musculoskeletal problems leads to very poor outcomes in this...
A code of ethics would have helped former return to work coordinator 'Layla' to educate injured...
Changes to your injury management system can help reduce claim duration.
The path to return to work shouldn't have to be long and difficult
An investment in occupational health, safety and welfare has paid dividends for a South...
Young female rehabilitation consultant + middle aged male worker: the most fraught relationship...
A chapter summary from the book 'Moving in on occupational injury' exploring the benefits of...
In the case of Mr S, a well managed return to work system saves an employer $$ and provides good...
A badly managed case of staff burnout highlights the importance of an integrated approach to...
In this and subsequent articles on Deanne's case, we learn about her WorkCover journey and hear...
A worker has several months off work after experiencing acute back pain. Her eventual return to...
An injured worker, with knee injuries and heart condition, is made redundant and has to deal...
An older worker develops frozen shoulder after a fracture injury. After several months of...
'Chris' was a carpet layer who worked in a small suburban firm.
Mr X had been a 'journeyman' worker for many years before he developed a destructive and...
A machine operator who already has minimal work restrictions experiences another injury, this...