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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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Why we are pro case management

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Evidence backs up common sense. Here are some of the facts about case management.

Give a little bit of 'tough' and you'll probably get some back

contributorSuperDoc

We all know what happens to that which goes around (it comes around), so why do we sometimes forget that to get respect in the workplace, we have to give it too?

SuperDoc: Serve up a good attitude

contributorSuperDoc

Want positive results from your clients? Check your attitude. It can have a huge impact.

Webinar recording: Improving RTW Motivation with Optimism

contributorTheo Feldbrugge

Theo Feldbrugge discusses the impact of optimism and pessimism on return to work results and how it can be improved.

Developing a successful rehabilitation program: case study

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Interview with Garry Pearce, Director of Rehabilitation for the Tasmanian Department of Health.

WEBINAR - Using surveys to understand your workplace and prevent claims

contributorDr Peter Cotton

Dr Peter Cotton explains how understanding workplace morale and quality of management allows improvements to be made.

Decision-making justice Part 2: Getting it right

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

You can't afford to get it wrong. Here's how you can get it right. Making fair decisions has a massive impact.

Decision-making justice Part 1: The issues

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

In workers compensation the news that an employee receives about their claim is not always what they want to hear.

Train supervisors and line managers in return to work: WHY?

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

A Powerpoint presentation on the whys and wherefores of supervisor training in return to work management.

The Balancing Act

contributorTom Barton

We speak to rehab provider Donna Valiant about managing everybody's needs, expectations and obligations during the RTW process.

Returning to hard work

contributorMary Harris

Genius, they say, is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. This case study looks at how four people's creativity and perseverance allowed for a return to heavy physical work.

Missing the signs

contributorGabrielle Lis

Organisations who offer "good work" have fewer stress and musculoskeletal claims. Managerial competence helps determine whether work is "good". Are Australian organisations missing the signs?

Preventing further harm to the harmed

contributorGabrielle Lis and Dr Mary Wyatt

Etymology - the archaeology of words - sometimes uncovers a contemporary resonance in ancient digs.

SPICE up your injury management

contributorDr Mary Wyatt and Tom Barton

The SPICE treatment method is simple and proven since WWI. Here's what it stands for.