An effective return-to-work program provides the following benefits for workers and employers:

What it means for workers:

• Reduces or eliminates lost earnings
• Helps the worker stay active
• Minimizes the impact on the worker's family
  Shifts the focus from what a worker 'can't do' to what they 'can do'
• Maintains their sense of confidence and value
• Allows the worker to stay in contact with co-workers and the workplace
• Keeps worker involved in employee benefits programs 

What it means for workplaces:

• Allows a skilled and experienced worker to continue as a valuable resource to the company 
• Keeps loss of productivity to a minimum 
• Reduces the costs of finding and retaining new workers 
• Ensures communication between employer and the worker 
• Reduces the risk of similar injuries, once the hazards that caused the injury are identified and controlled 
• Maintains the morale of the workforce  
• Reduces claims cost which can reduce workers’ compensation premiums