Benefits of offering suitable duties to injured workers
Managing injuries and facilitating the early return to work of injured workers is crucial for maintaining a safe and productive workplace
For most people with a work-related injury, time off work is not required. In many situations, with modifications to tasks, workers can recover at work. Whilst many businesses offer suitable duties to facilitate their workers’ recovery, there may also be significant financial and cultural benefits to businesses.
Benefits to businesses in supporting workers through recovery at work:
Maintains skills and knowledge of experienced workers.
Maintains good employer-employee relationships for improved productivity.
Demonstrates to all workers that they are valued, creating a supportive, positive workplace culture.
Reduces the length of time your employees are away from work i.e. reduce LTI.
Employees who are offered suitable duties are more likely to sustain their return to work and continue working.
Demonstrates concern for your worker's recovery boosts overall morale.
Minimises business disruption through a quicker recovery.
Reduces costs of recruitment and training of new starters.
Lowers claims costs which impacts workers compensation premiums (for business who pay a base tariff premium of more than $30,000).
Complies with legislative requirements.
