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If patients who see an occupational doctor get better results, why isn't it common practice?
Simple, straightforward guidelines for ensuring injured employees have access to all their legal...
Understanding musculoskeletal pain will increase productivity and health.
We consider why doctors fail to communicate well about return to work, and offer strategies for...
How can employers avoid real (or perceived) discrimination and harassment during the RTW process?
Some people have a harder time managing their injury and returning to work than others. Are...
Workers expect more from supervisors than supervisors are prepared to give - but training can...
How to take the long view and get where you want to go, faster.
You can't afford hit and miss. What works, what doesn't and how can you market tried and true...
Knowing when injury reports should be made and how they should be dealt with can reduce the pain...
Spine surgeons who've had spinal surgery provide the know-how for this briefing paper on...
Figuring out whether you're a team player or a solo flier, a nurturer or a strategist can make...
Want something done at work? It helps to know what and who you're working with. Start by asking...
A change is as good as a holiday, right? Time to implement change where it's needed.
Not yet a RTW pro? A tip: avoid these three attitudes when dealing with an injured worker.
Not every injured or ill worker has the "I think I can" attitude of the Little Engine That...
The who, what, where, when of RTW case management
Identify "dirty" laundry and take it to the cleaners
You don't have to hang anybody out to dry to get your systems pegged. Instead, make plans and...
A fact sheet about shoulder pain, including workplace contributions and solutions
Keep workers and reduce sick leave with a dose of sick leave sugar (and a dash of lemon!)
Hand-selected return to work mantras to help your RTW experience run more smoothly.
A down-the-line serve about work and tennis elbow, including good news about recovery and...
We profile a success story in identifying and dismantling non-medical barriers to RTW at Concord...
Advice on how to bite the signs of disengagement - before they bite you
Sickness certificates can be dangerous. Proceed with caution!
Tips for supervisors who have their doubts about a worker's injury or compensation claim.
Want a better workplace? Get happier. Here are some pointers on how.
This final instalment provides tips for helping anxious employees maintain their cool and remain...
This comprehensive guide to helping workers with back pain will have you donning lycra in no time...
Jack of all trades? Conjurer of motivation and modified duties? Piggy in the middle? We lay it...
There are three golden rules for small business owners who doubt the work-relatedness of an...
Rosemary McKenzie-Ferguson and Gabrielle Lis
What's it like to enter the workers' comp system as an ill or injured worker?
In part two of this three part series, we look at the personal, economic and work-related costs...
Everything you need to know about back pain and RTW in one hit!
Rosemary McKenzie-Ferguson and Gabrielle Lis
Workers struggle to listen and be heard. How does this affect them?
tips for helping anxious employees maintain their cool and remain at work.
The most common barriers to RTW are "psychosocial". Getting to know them makes it possible to...