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Participants stated they were “excited to begin”: We controlled for participants' expectations...
When psychological claimants feel supported by their employer the RTW outlook is bright. Here we...
Dr Wyatt discusses the lessons for employers from Return to Work Survey findings
Delaying contact with workers who’ve claimed for psychological injury can delay return to work....
New research shows Australian employers delay and even avoid contact with workers who make...
In which we introduce the National Return to Work Survey, describe how Dr Wyatt has analysed the...
We summarise the Victorian Ombudsman's investigation into WorkSafe's handling of complex claims,...
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The injured worker needs and deserves it.
You may know someone like this at work: optimistic and resilient, they appear to bounce through...
Learn the basics about Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one of the most effective forms of...
This panel discussion explores physiotherapy strategic approaches to improve return to work and...
Managers and supervisors can have an enormous impact on employee health, wellness and safety....
The workplace is a social environment. For many, this is one of the most enjoyable aspects of...
An introduction to the Workplace Alliance and Beyondblue's workplace mental health initiative
Effective communication is particularly important when an injured worker is returning to work...
As an employee, it's often seen as easier to keep quiet, but the reality is that you need to...
Many employees tend to be wary of communicating openly in the workplace, so what can employers...
Open communication in the workplace is sign of a positive workplace culture.
The Happiness at Work Program, a 30-day program devised to improve personal happiness and...
Prehabilitation is an approach to aid people recover from surgery and increase the likelihood of...
Absenteeism due to employee health costs Australian businesses around $7 billion annually and...
According to NDSHS data, workers are more likely to have used illicit drugs in the past 12...
Alcohol and smoking are the most common legal drugs in use in Australia today.
Fatigue is often the result of a lack of sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, or lengthy...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics found that 71% of the Australian working population aren't...
If an employee is suspected of 'gaming the system,' is it worth investigating the matter further...
The most successful workers' compensation system in the world is one you haven't heard of.
The CPM report provides information on disputation rates and dispute resolution rates across...
Workers compensation disputes are often both costly and time consuming. While sometimes they're...
Dr Mary Wyatt explores the role of the IME in assessing work capacity for injured or ill employees.
When a worker is injured, there might be fears for their job stability, financial burdens, or...