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Return–to–Work Best Practices
Return to Work (RTW) Programs can can signi cantly bene t t t t t both employers and injured employees Such programs help employers be be er er er control the the total impact and and cost of workers being away from work work and and strengthen employee engagement by helping individuals through poten ally ally uncertain mes They also help help employees more quickly recover both physically and nancially The most e e e e e e e e e e e e e ec ve RTW Programs share nine best prac ces
which fall into two categories: rst rst what employers can can do ahead of an an an an an injury and and second the the the the steps they can can can take following one By understanding these lessons employers working with us can can maximize the the the the bene ts of RTW Building the RTW infrastructure before injuries occur
There are four key steps an an employer can take to to lay the founda on for e e e e e e e e e ec ve return to work:
1 Develop a a a formal return to work program Clearly de ne the the company’s RTW goals establish a a a a a a a a a a a a clear and and consistent policy policy communicate that policy policy throughout the the company company and and and regularly measure and and report performance Consider how this program might help beyond workers’ compensa on on on on on on such as as in in returning employees out on on on on on short-term and long-term disability or or or or or for non-work-related medical issues