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Elizabeth Quinn
This case study looks at how involving and supporting the partner of an injured worker assists the RTW process.
Gabrielle Lis
Are you a RTW professional daunted by the prospect of working with a predominantly blue collar workforce? You're not alone. Here are ten tried and tested tips for building rapport.
Dr Mary Wyatt
Back pain accounts for a large proportion of injury claims, and a higher proportion of long term disability. Medical issues are important, but how the workplace deals with the employee has a greater impact on outcomes.
Gabrielle Lis and Dr Mary Wyatt
People who believe they've been treated unfairly have lower functional ability than those who think that they've had a fair go. How can you get them past the victim mentality?
Christine Paul
Most of us do not think about consciously connecting our mind with our body, breath and soul; but research shows benefits for RTW.
Gabrielle Lis
Hang on! Isn't RTW supposed to be all about the love? We count down ten ways to improve tetchy worker / manager relationships.
Gabrielle Lis
You know organisational trust has tangible benefits. Now for the hard yards: how can you foster trust in your workplace and in your injury management system?
Dr Mary Wyatt
In response to a reader's questions, our resident Occ Phys explains how to encourage a proactive approach to return to work.
Gabrielle Lis
When it comes to "invisible injury", what you CAN'T see CAN hurt RTW prospects. How can the workplace help?
Tom Barton
Understanding how distress interferes with recovery is the key to addressing difficult RTW cases.
Gabrielle Lis
Some people have a harder time managing their injury and returning to work than others. Are medical issues usually responsible?
Gabrielle Lis
Not every injured or ill worker has the "I think I can" attitude of the Little Engine That Could. But you can get them there!
Gabrielle Lis
Tips for supervisors who have their doubts about a worker's injury or compensation claim.
Gabrielle Lis
There are three golden rules for small business owners who doubt the work-relatedness of an injury...
