Articles tagged under ‘Information for employees’

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• ‘You’re speaking my language’ — how to translate research into action and real change

  A case study shows how ‘intermediaries’ — like work injury scheme stakeholders — can take the key messages from high-quality evidence and tailor them to improve outcomes in workplaces.

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• Nine to thrive — the health benefits of work

  An important message for healthcare providers to give injured workers is that working is good for their recovery and their health.

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• Work's wellness factor — the challenges of involuntary loss of work

  An article in the Sydney Morning Herald about the emotional toll of involuntary retirement reminds us that being out of work for any reason — if we don't have control over the decision — is bad for our physical and mental health.

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• In the hands of the gods? Spinal injuries from a worker’s perspective

  A ‘recovering interventional spine physiatrist’ makes the case for spine clinicians paying more attention to what patients know and say about their low back pain.

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• ‘Workers’ what?’ Information about workers’ compensation falls short

  What do we know about how workers access, understand and engage with information about workers compensation, return to work and health literacy? A recent report commissioned by Safe Work Australia sheds light on this.

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• Top ten tips for better living with less pain

  Practical advice for people who experience persistent pain, based on the work of musculoskeletal therapist Ben Cormack.

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• Six ways to beat the back-to-work blues by building resilience

  Chartered health psychologist and Associate Professor Holly Blake shares practical tips to ease the transition back into the workplace.

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• Tips for patients who have big decisions to make

  Doctors don't dictate your fate. Learn how to get the information you need to make good decisions about your own medical treatment.

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• Bus Wellness Guides 3: Ideas and Resources

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• Grief at work: when an employee dies

  Managing the aftermath of an employee death is extraordinarily challenging. What do managers need to know and do when the worst happens?

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• Role Summary: Co-workers

  An injured individual who feels supported and confident with work colleagues has a better return to work outcome. This is a fact.

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• Decisions about surgery: The rock and the hard place

  Successful surgery starts with the best decision about whether surgery should be performed.

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• Saying no to compensation

  Lara (not her real name) recovers from brain trauma but eventually quits her job and abandons her claim. Why?

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• Not working is bad for the heart and the head. There's proof.

  UK research evidence shows that risk of death for workless people is 20% higher.

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• Musculoskeletal conditions: Part one - a primer

  Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of compensated injury, but what exactly are they?

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• Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The sniper

  Hiding in plain sight, the officer sniper takes you down in public. How can you confront the sniper safely?

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• Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: An introduction

  The first of a series of articles on how to effectively deal with difficult co-workers.

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• Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The know-it-all

  Not all know-it-alls are created equal, some actually do know what they're talking about! We look at the different approaches you need to take to each.

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• Survivng and thriving with difficult co-workers: The bully

  In this instalment of 'surviving and thriving' we look at the office bully, and how victims can best manage the situation while more decisive action is sought.

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• Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The yes person

  In this edition of 'surviving and thriving' we look at the problem worker who hides in plain sight, the Yes Person.

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• Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The complainer

  In this edition of 'surviving and thriving' we look at 'the complainer'.

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• 'Me' not 'we': dealing with narcissism in the workplace

  We look at the impact of narcissism at work, methods of identification and effective ways to deal with it.

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• Discussing surgery

  Help workers understand the options and outcomes

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• Surgery support

  Make a big difference by assisting employees who've decided on surgery

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• Video presentation: Seated workstations

  Seated workstations are not complicated to set up well. We cover the basics so you can help others avoid problems.

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• Surviving Recovery

  Elizabeth draws on personal experience in this Users Guide To Maintaining a Positive Attitude on the Road to Recovery.

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• Caring for carers

  Twelve tips for carers, to help them cope with the challenges of caring for a sick or injured loved one.

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• Life in the slow lane

  The pace of return to activity after an accident or injury is dictated by more than just physical limitations. Here are seven secrets to help you get back up to speed, shared by someone who recovered from a broken neck after a high-speed car crash.

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• Teaching WorkCover claimants to sell themselves

  In pain, low in confidence, and down at heart: it can be a hard slog to get back into the workforce. Here's the juice on helping people find a job.

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• Common law: Jackpot or jinx?

  This fact sheet for workers considering a common law claim outlines pros, cons and survival tips.

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• Determined to RTW

  A truck driver with a recurring knee injury doesn't let setbacks keep him out of the cabin in this SA case study

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• Let's get loud

  Taking ages to recover and return to regular duties after a workers' compensation claim? Make some noise!

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• Case study: Changing gears

  Motorcycle mechanic Craig can't wait to get back to work after breaking his femur and heel. Is his old job still suitable?

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• Dealing with the victim mentality

  In response to a reader's questions, our resident Occ Phys explains how to encourage a proactive approach to return to work.

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• How YOU can take charge of RTW

  A fact sheet for injured workers.

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• Why base rehab in the workplace?

  If you're having trouble convincing injured or ill workers that early return to work is the best option, there are 5 things they need to know...

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• Returning to work? Ten tips to help you survive the system!

  Getting back to work after illness or injury can be daunting. Stick to our top ten, however, and not only will you survive - you'll thrive.

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• Test: retaining your best employees

  Take this test to see if you or your employees are feeling how they ought to in the workplace. The test highlights the key factors in both retaining star staff-members and promoting early RTW.

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• Sleepy when you shouldn't be - three takes on sleepiness in the workplace

  This article explores some of the risks involved with sleepiness in the workplace.

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• Improving RTW practices for injured police officers

  Police officers are at high risk for work injuries and illnesses. How can organisations provide better support to help injured officers get back to work safely?

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• The social network — how others’ fears about pain affect RTW

  The fears that the people around injured workers — their employers, family members and GPs — have about pain and (re)injury can influence RTW. Everyone involved in the RTW process must get the message that the benefits of returning to work outweigh any potential risks.

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• Shouldering the load — what education patients with rotator cuff pain want

  A study shows what people who have rotator cuff-related shoulder pain want when it comes to education about their condition.

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• Staying at work with musculoskeletal pain — what resources and information do people need?

  A study into how people with ongoing musculoskeletal pain experience their workplaces and how they look for information sheds light on what they need to help them stay at work.

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• Getting the message right: strategies to improve return to work communication

  A study from the Institute for Work and Health provides 5 strategies you can use to effectively communicate with workers about RTW.

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• Scans rule, don’t they? Patient misbeliefs and misconceptions about spine conditions

  Misunderstandings and mistaken beliefs about the diagnosis and management of degenerative conditions in the cervical spine are common and can influence clinical outcomes. This makes effective communication even more important.

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• Epidemiology for Beginners

  Introducing the basics and explaining the terminology