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Whilst improving your own knowledge and expertise in return to work, it’s also important to educate and support employees in their time of need. Entering the workers compensation system, dealing with health problems and family commitments can be an overwhelming experience for an employee. Use our practical and informative articles and tools with the employee’s experience in mind, to help ensure everyone is on the same page.
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RTWMatters team
We hit some potential pandemic pain points, share resources to help organisations tackle them and tune in to the advice from a paediatric oncologist who wants us all to adapt and thrive at work during COVID-19.
Astrid Helene Kendrick, University of Calgary
Deep acting at work could be a protective factor for employees in challenging situations, but it can also take a toll and lead to burnout.
Stefanie Garber
The word “pilates” conjures images of healthy people in leotards with their legs above their heads. However, pilates was initially developed to assist with rehabilitation from injury, and it's still an effective rehab tool today...
Gabrielle Lis
Doctors don't dictate your fate. Learn how to get the information you need to make good decisions about your own medical treatment.
A. Richey
Managing the aftermath of an employee death is one of the most challenging situations a manager can face.
A. Richey
An injured individual who feels supported and confident with work colleagues has a better return to work outcome. This is a fact.
Dr Mary Wyatt
Successful surgery starts with the best decision about whether surgery should be performed.
Dr Mary Wyatt
Disc bulge, disc degeneration, disc protrusion. These terms worry patients, but most of the time it's unnecessary.
Gabrielle Lis and Dr Mary Wyatt
Occupational Physicians have brought together a broad group to join forces on changing beliefs and attitudes to being in work
Dr Mary Wyatt
The use of opiates in chronic pain cases should be carefully monitored. Patients need a high level of support and a good understanding of treatment options.
Gabrielle Lis
The health and wellbeing of people with chronic illness improves when they become "self-managers". Are there lessons here for RTW?
Anna Kelsey-Sugg
The impact of 'patient narrative' - first-hand stories of illness and injury - shouldn't be underestimated. (Includes video footage)
Dr Mary Wyatt and Tom Barton
If an employee you are assisting is considering surgery, you can make a difference to their recovery and return to work by discussing the decision-making process with them.
Dr Mary Wyatt and Tom Barton
Make a big difference by assisting employees who've decided on surgery. Information can make a huge different in their recovery and return to work.
