e-Campus - Work Wellness Institute

Professor Karina Nielsen from the University of Sheffield will present the results of a recent research project on which how workers with common mental health conditions have recently returned to work after long-term sickness absence can be supported to thrive at work. 39 returned workers and 20 line managers with experience of managing returned workers were interviewed multiple times. We identified resources at the individual, group, line manager and organisational level (policies and practices) which helped workers thrive at work after return.

You will learn:

• The IGLOO framework for sustainable return to work for employees with common mental health conditions
• Individual job crafting strategies for staying and thriving at work post-return
• What types of support from friends, family, colleagues and line managers help returned workers
• HR policies and practices that support returned workers.
• Recommendations on program evaluation measures

Take-home messages:

• We have a shared responsibility for supporting workers who have returned after prolonged sickness absence due to common mental health conditions
• There is no one-size-fits all, an individualised approach is needed to support workers
• Return takes time and ongoing dialogue is needed to manage adjustments over time

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