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Compassion. A vital skill in return to work coordination

Leave a Comment / Employer, Return To Work / By Tennille Gould

Effective communication is a cornerstone skill for return to work coordinators. After all, coordination without communication is like navigating without a map. To communicate with compassion however seems to add a very complex layer to this cornerstone skill. To effectively communicate and coordinate with compassion, we must first understand what compassion truly means. Many mistakenly …

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The Crucial Role of Supportive Return-to-Work Culture After Workplace Injury

Employee, Employer / By Tennille Gould

Introduction: Workplace injuries can have a profound impact on employees, both physically and emotionally. Beyond the immediate effects, such incidents can also disrupt work routines and unbalance an individual’s sense of stability. In such times, a supportive return-to-work culture plays a pivotal role in not only aiding recovery but also in fostering trust, loyalty, and …

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The importance of values and integrity in return to work

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By Tennille Gould

Returning to work or maintaining employment can be challenging, especially for individuals facing barriers that impede their progress. In such circumstances, the role of a return to work professional becomes crucial, as they provide support and guidance to help people overcome obstacles and find their place in the workforce. One key aspect that underpins their …

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What I have learnt from trauma about work, and returning to work

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

Trauma affects us all differently and each of us has a different definition of trauma. What might seem traumatic to some may not seem traumatic to others, so for those of us in the helping profession it is important that we view all perceptions as real. My trauma came in the form of a motor …

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What does Return to Work Plus actually do?

Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

Return to Work Plus is a passion project born from a vision to give country employers and injured workers the same access to return to work services as their city counterparts. With a background in Occupational Rehabilitation Counselling and having worked as a Return to Work Coordinator in the country for many years, I noticed …

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Six proven steps to get your injured worker back to work

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

You know the scenario, someone gets injured, everyone panics, no one really knows what to do, some people try to help, others look to see who is at fault, and the rest run for the hills. Would you know what to do if you suffered a work injury? Or more importantly would you know what …

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Are you supported?

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

Studies show that injured workers who are supported are 3 times more likely to get back to work. So, what does this mean and why is it that some injured workers who perceive to be supported are still not back at work? WorkCover can be very overwhelming and tiresome for all parties, and when talking …

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What does ‘Work From Home’ mean for injured workers?

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

If you are an injured worker returning to work on a plan or graduated return to work plan or you are an employer providing duties to a worker who is returning to work as part of their recovery, what does this mean for you and what will it look like? If you are an employer …

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Supporting a loved one following a Workplace injury

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

When someone you love is injured at work, the level of support you provide to them can become a crucial part of their return to work and recovery. If your loved one is feeling supported, they are more likely to return to work and recover sooner than if they feel unsupported. Supported people generally feel …

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5 things children can teach us with our Return to Work.

Employee, Employer, Return To Work / By RTW

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” – Nora Ephron One of my favourite things to do is watch my children. I love watching them play, learn, discover, and build. I love the way they interact with each other and how effectively they can problem solve. Yes, there are tears, tantrums, …

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Compassion. A vital skill in return to work coordination

The Crucial Role of Supportive Return-to-Work Culture After Workplace Injury

The importance of values and integrity in return to work

What I have learnt from trauma about work, and returning to work

What does Return to Work Plus actually do?

Six proven steps to get your injured worker back to work

Are you supported?

What does ‘Work From Home’ mean for injured workers?

Supporting a loved one following a Workplace injury

5 things children can teach us with our Return to Work.

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