Modified work schedule and flextime Allowing flexible working hours or adapting total working time to fit the employee’s condition may be a reasonable accommodation unless it would cause undue hardship. This may include flexibility in daily working hours or working days of the week, or part-time work Modification or Purchase…
The key for a successful manager, able to include all workers so as to improve the work ability in a company is the ability to do reasonable accommodations, not for just those who have special needs or suffer from one or more chronic conditions. But as a general rule to…
Establishing a return to work (RTW) policy and/or program of inclusion and stay at work is not difficult. Some companies already include many of the policies unofficially in the way they handle claims. It is important, however, to execute these programs correctly. Clear guidelines and specific, consistent policies must be…
Communication and compassion are critical. Chronic conditions may worsen over time. It’s important to monitor how the accommodations made are working, and whether they may need to be changed, or if additional modifications might be needed. Good companies understand that success includes treating people with respect and dignity, in sickness…
TIP 1 Identify actions that are realistic, attainable and measurable: the reasonable accommodation Employers should work with employees who request accommodations to determine whether the accommodation is needed. Reasonable accommodation must be provided to enable a qualified person with a chronic disease to perform the essential functions of the job.…
The creation of an inclusive working environment is a continuous process that responds to changes in the working environment and in work policies. It influences team building and leadership strategies, it is a part of strategic planning. Therefore, an inclusive work environment is created by the actions and attitudes of…
When interpreting the results, it must be noted that the estimated work ability relates to the work performed by the employees with their respective physical and mental work demands. Low WAI values do not indicate an individual deficiency but an incongruity between the work demands and the work capability of…
The WAI is a self-assessment tool that measures the work ability of the employees by considering their interaction with the environment in which they work. It can be used for individual employees and for groups of workers [4]. WAI can be sent via email to all workers of a sector…
Work ability is a dimension that evaluates whether an employee is able to do his/her job in the present and in the future, in relation to the demands of the job itself, to the work environment and to his/her own mental and physical resources. Assessments of health and capacity form…
