Tag Archives: return-to-work

Photo of two women standing in front of a health and safety bulletin board having a conversation.

Talk about return to work before an injury occurs.  Building a strong health and safety culture is essential for keeping employees protected and creating an environment where everyone feels valued. As an employer, you play a key role in not only preventing workplace incidents but also taking a proactive approach to actively educate and prepare […]

Photo of two women sitting in a meeting room having a conversation.

Good communication and collaboration help support recovery.  By Tanya Colledge When someone is injured at work, good communication can make all the difference in their recovery. No one goes to work thinking they’re going to get injured, and for a lot of workers the fear of the unknown—lost wages, job security, and losing their connection […]

Shipper/receiver Gilda Adamson (left) and Loretta Fulton, owner of ALCA Distribution in Surrey, talk about Gilda's recovery from a shoulder injury

Returning to work safely while recovering from an injury requires collaboration between the worker and the employer.  By Marnie Douglas If you are injured at work, should you stop working until you recover? Not necessarily. Depending on the injury, a worker can benefit from remaining at work and taking on modified or alternative duties as […]