Recovery at work insider - Issue 5

Leaders are committed to building RTW capability

Developing return to work (RTW) commitment and capability across your organisation helps workers to recover at work and achieve better outcomes.

Active, visible commitment and support from senior management is necessary to focus on recovery at work and embed a ‘culture of care’.

Workplaces that commit to building capability within the organisation appropriately prepare for, respond to, and manage work related injury.

RTW outcomes are improved by having a RTW coordinator managing the process.¹

What can you do

appoint a RTW coordinator who has the necessary skills, training and experience to perform the role
encourage supervisors to complete some or all of SIRA’s free RTW coordination eLearning modules to increase their capability
equip your RTW coordinator and other leaders with the necessary resources and level of authority to prioritise safety and RTW
maintain RTW data and keep leaders informed about how RTW is going in your organisation

include accountability for recovery at work in expectations for leaders/supervisors.

Resources and tools

Our next edition will focus on the importance of leaders creating a positive recovery culture within the workplace.

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Cullen K.L., Irvin E., Collie A., et al. Feb 2017. Effectiveness of workplace interventions in RTW for musculoskeletal, pain-related and mental health conditions: an update of the evidence and messages for practitioners. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.