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Articles about 'RTW approaches'

The path to successful return to work management is not a one size fits all approach. What works for one large organisation may not suit a small business. This topic looks at various approaches you can take to improve return to work outcomes.

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Case study: everyone has a role to play

contributorStefanie Garber

Employers and supervisors are key components of the return to work process. Without their support, a return to work program is unlikely to lead to a successful outcome.

Case study: let the client help you help them

contributorStefanie Garber

Each client comes with their own unique history, personality and circumstances.

Case study: Impact of suspicion on a claim

contributorStefanie Garber

How can Return to Work professionals prevent suspicion and mistrust from derailing a claim?

Mental health emergencies

contributorStefanie Garber

Most workplaces have trained first aiders to respond to emergencies. But what if the emergency is mental health related?

When disaster strikes

contributorStefanie Garber

The support offered to a worker with catastrophic injuries can be vital to the person's recovery.

Apologies go a long way in work injury

contributorStefanie Garber

Offering injured workers an apology is likely to decrease long-term claims and improve outcomes for all parties.

Injustice in return to work: part 1

contributorStefanie Garber

We look at the importance of fairness in dealing with those who have had an injury, and how lack of fairness can impede recovery.

Webinar Recording: RTW - Human Resources says you get the results you deserve

contributorNeil Thompson

Neil Thompson, a Human Resources manager with decades of experience in workers compensation, discusses what goes on the 'factory floor' regarding return to work.

How you can Bridge the Gap

contributorLori Boys

The 'bridge' between a proactive Health and Safety focus and Workers Compensation claims is often managed ineffectively.

Do me a favour, fix return to work

contributorDr Mary Wyatt and Stefanie Garber

People respond to positive acts with positive deeds of their own. Increasing positive experiences could boost return to work rates.

Putting a price on trust

contributorStefanie Garber

Building social capital costs little but the potential benefits are priceless.

After the injury, there's more pain to come

contributorStefanie Garber

Injured workers are being further harmed by Australian compensation systems, according to an article by Robert Guthrie and Stephen Monterosso.

Broken trust cripples the compensation system

contributorDr Mary Wyatt and Stefanie Garber

Workers' compensation is plagued by low trust levels - increasing goodwill in the system could boost return to work rates.

Recorded webinar: Proactive versus reactive injury management

contributorDr Paul Pers

Dealing with challenging cases is complex and it's always useful to gain insights from people who have been down this path and faced the issues involved. Dr Paul Pers has an enormous amount of experience and is going to talk to about the benefits of