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"What can I do for you? Line managers' behaviours to support return to work for workers with common mental disorders"
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
| Sustainable return to work remains challenging for workers returning after long-term sick leave due to common mental disorders (CMDs): stress, anxiety and depression. Line managers play a significant role in supporting returned workers. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study was to examine... |
Long COVID and Return to Work - What Works? A position paper from the Society of Occupational Medicine (PDF, 685 Kb)
Long COVID and Return to Work - What Works? A position paper from the Society of Occupational Medicine
Thu, 4 Aug 2022
This paper provides guidance on the identification and management of Long COVID - particularly regarding return to work. This guidance has been produced by members of The Society of Occupational Medicine Long COVID Group, of which our Managing Partner Jo Yarker is a member, and other work and health...
Managing And Supporting Employees With Long-Term Health Conditions: Guide For People Professionals (PDF, 713 Kb)
Managing And Supporting Employees With Long-Term Health Conditions: Guide For People Professionals
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Over 15 million people live with a long-term health condition in the UK1 and in 2019/20, there were 32.5 million estimated working days lost due to work-related ill health2. Having good management practices gives employee the best chance of staying in work and fulfilling their potential.
This guide introduces...
Protocol For A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Study Of A Multicomponent Intervention To Promote A Sustainable Return-To-Work Of Workers On Long Term Sick Leave (PDF, 991 Kb)
The cost of sickness absence has major social, psychological, and financial implications for individuals and organisations. Return-to-work (RTW) interventions that support good quality communication and contact with the workplace can reduce the length of sickness absence by between 15 to 30 days. However,...
Managing A Return To Work Following Long Term Sickness Absence: Guide For People Professionals (PDF, 263 Kb)
Managing A Return To Work Following Long Term Sickness Absence: Guide For People Professionals
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
Research shows that employees are more likely to return to work safely and productively following long-term sickness absence if they are well supported during their absence and on their return.
The key considerations for managing an effective return, including for those suffering from long COVID, are...
Returning To The Workplace After The Covid-19 Lockdown - Toolkit (PDF, 668 Kb)
Returning To The Workplace After The Covid-19 Lockdown - Toolkit
Fri, 1 Jan 2021
Drawing on research and practice, Affinity Health at Work contributed to this guide from the Society of Occupational Medicine. This guide shares recommendations for returning to the workplace after lockdown
