How do you manage returners from long term sick?

There are key points to assist an employee return to work from a period of long term absence which can ease them back into the workplace.

Keeping in touch – having regular contact with an employee during a period of sickness absence can provide details on likely return to work and options available. Keeping up to date with any changes during absence can result in a less daunting experience to return as aware of events.

Phased return to work – having discussions prior to return to work can allow for a plan of reduced hours or days per week to accommodate easily integration back after a period of time off in line with GP recommendations.

Reasonable adjustments – can discuss what is required depending upon the reason for absence including desk/chair set up or location of desk if stairs to climb etc. Much simpler to discuss and be organised than presented with requests from employee upon day of return to work.

Please contact 121 HR Solutions on 0800 9995 121 to discuss any absence matters that you are currently dealing with.

How do you manage returners from long term sick?

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