Employer perspectives on their supportive role in promoting sustainable RTW of disabled workers

ConclusionsDifferent types of employer support are considered as important in the RTW process of disabled workers. Besides offering work accommodations, also emotional and informational support are necessary. In addition, good collaboration and flexibility of both employer and employee may be viewed as facilitators for optimizing supervisor and employee interaction during the RTW process.Key messagesInstrumental, emotional and informational support by the employer are important in the RTW process of disabled workers.Facilitating factors include collaboration, flexibility and leadership.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research