Employer Webinar: Supporting Safe and Timely Return to Work for GPI

Summary:

• Introduces the concept of return to work (RTW) for employees with psychological injuries, highlighting gradual onset psychological injury (GPI) legislation.
• Explains the importance of addressing stress and coping skills, emphasizing resilience training and psychological safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates that early engagement, supportive supervisors, and proactive communication are critical for successful RTW outcomes.
• Highlights that work disability is influenced more by beliefs, perceptions, and workplace support than solely by medical factors.
• Provides a practical framework for employers to assess functional ability, provide resources, and normalize stress to reduce stigma and improve recovery.

Intended Audience:

• Employers, supervisors, HR professionals, and occupational health teams aiming to support employees with psychological injuries and enhance workplace return-to-work strategies.

Who it’s for:

• Employers, supervisors, HR professionals, and occupational health teams

What you'll learn:

• The concept of return to work (RTW) for workers with psychological injuries
• An overview of the gradual onset psychological injury (GPI) legislation
• Why it's important to address stress and coping skills, and emphasize resilience training and psychological safety
• Successful RTW outcomes need early engagement, supportive supervisors, and proactive communication
• Why beliefs, perceptions, and workplace support have more influence on work disability than medical factors alone
• A practical framework to assess functional ability, provide resources, and normalize stress