Friday, March 28, 2014

7 Steps for Returning Injured Employees to Work

Effective return-to-work programs can help reduce a company's workers' compensation costs, improve employee morale and compel employees to participate in an active recovery. Business and Legal Resources provides seven steps to help make returning to work a success.
  1. Develop a return-to-work policy for consistency.
  2. Establish a central point of contact for the injured employee.
  3. Contact the injured employee and start an interactive process.
  4. Provide information to the treating physician about the injury and the job.
  5. Research and evaluate possible accommodations, and keep in mind the needs of the employee and organization.
  6. Establish a timetable for returning to work.
  7. Encourage and support the employee's recovery. 
Visit Safety.BLR.com for more information.