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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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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

The jewels of case management

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

These elements of quality case management achieved impressive results - results you can achieve.

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.