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Even the best-managed return-to-work (RTW) programs can't bring back every injured employee. …

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The final bite of the Empathy Sandwich is follow-through—closing with care and doing it …
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Once you’ve led with empathy, it’s time for the middle layer of the Empathy Sandwich: the technical …

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A common (and frustrating) obstacle in workers’ compensation management is this scenario: An …
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Imagine this: One injured employee stays out of work for 35 extra days. Seems manageable, …
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One of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in any return-to-work (RTW) program is the …