Six Return to Work Strategies You May Not Have Thought Of

Several strategies to consider when creating return to work opportunities: 1-Prepare a physical binder full of alternative job descriptions within the company (or sister companies) 2-Create a return-to-work resource center 3-Consider outside resources to accommodate transitional duty workers 4-Promote internal online job listing resources 5-Encourage volunteerism and partner with local employment agencies or volunteer groups to enhance workers' options. 6-Conside home-based employment Think "out of the box" when considering your approach to getting employees back to the workforce. There are many productive tasks to keep workers productive and involved in the workforce. Gordon R. Butler, national authority/consultant on employability & wage capacity in workers comp, liability, PIP and LTD Claims. can be reached at 321-377-1164 (cell) or email [email protected] www.gbutlerconsult.com WC Calculator www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/calculator.php TD Calculator www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/transitional-duty-cost-calculator.php WC 101 www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/workers_comp.php Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws are different. Consult with your corporate legal counsel before implementing any cost containment programs. ©2008 Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved under International Copyright Law. For reprint permission contact In[email protected]