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Return to Work Strategy Playbook: A guide for organisations

Discover effective return to work strategies to enhance employee wellbeing and help minimise costs. Download our comprehensive playbook.

The Return to Work Strategy Playbook serves as a practical guide for organisations looking to develop, implement, and optimise their return to work strategies. This playbook is a useful tool for HR Directors, Risk/Insurance/Finance executives, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) professionals, and National Workers Compensation Managers in Australia, providing actionable insights and guidance on enhancing RTW strategies.

Transforming return to work strategies

Return to work (RTW) refers to the process of reintegrating employees into the workplace following an injury or illness. This process is critical for organisations, as it directly impacts both employee recovery and the overall health of the business. Effective return to work strategies not only facilitate the healing process for employees but can also minimise the economic repercussions of workplace injuries.

A structured return to work strategy is essential for enhancing employee wellbeing, driving organisational efficiency, and reducing the duration of employee absences. It fosters a culture of support and can ultimately mitigate costs associated with workplace injuries.

What you will learn

In this playbook, you will discover:

  • Understanding return to work: Learn the definition and importance of RTW, including its impact on employee recovery and organisational health.
  • Safe Work Australia’s National Return to Work Strategy: Discover the framework for minimising the impact of work-related injuries and illnesses, and how to align with national best practices.
  • Assessing current practices: Use our self-assessment checklist to evaluate your organisation's RTW processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Strategies for success: Explore best practices, stakeholder engagement, and the role of outsourcing in enhancing return to work outcomes.
  • Case studies and success stories: Gain insights from various industries that have successfully implemented return to work strategies, showcasing tangible results.

Are you prepared to optimise your return to work strategy?

Learn more about how our outsourced return to work services can support your organisation and enhance your overall risk management strategy. Download the Return to Work Strategy Playbook to help inform your approach and support your employees effectively.

Contact us

Steven Cakaric

Steven Cakaric

National Client Solutions Director, Mercer Marsh Benefits

  • Australia

Mark Puskaric

Mark Puskaric

Head of Workers’ Compensation, Mercer Marsh Benefits

  • Australia

This publication is not intended to be taken as advice regarding any individual situation and should not be relied upon as such. The information contained herein is based on sources we believe reliable, but we make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy. Marsh shall have no obligation to update this publication and shall have no liability to you or any other party arising out of this publication or any matter contained herein. Any statements concerning actuarial, tax, accounting, or legal matters are based solely on our experience as insurance brokers and risk consultants and are not to be relied upon as actuarial, accounting, tax, or legal advice, for which you should consult your own professional advisors. Any modelling, analytics, or projections are subject to inherent uncertainty, and any analysis could be materially affected if any underlying assumptions, conditions, information, or factors are inaccurate or incomplete or should change.

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