Whilst most larger employers have accredited return to work coordinator managing employees return to work programs, often through shift work, increasing work loads and geographical constraints, supervisor and line managers within an organisation are often the main point of contact for employees return to work. Establishing a positive, supportive and coordinated approach through empowering and informing these managers is vital to ensuring the success of injured worker’s safe and durable return to work.

IHS offers on site training to organisations requiring additional support for supervisors and line managers on strategies to support injured workers on their return to work.