Symposium 2 - Influencing Employers
A gathering of insurers, regulators, claims agents and others (rehab, broker, occupational physicians, researchers) met at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday 31st August (following the recent PIEF National Summit) to consider and openly discuss how to positively influence workplaces with effective RTW policies. Workplaces have a strong influence on RTW.
The day was structured around panels, with panel members drawn from a range of organisations. By grouping participants with particular areas of interest, roundtable discussions considered barriers and facilitators to influence employers. Groups considered the topics of small to mediums sized employers, large employers, government departments, linking post injury care to the prevention of psychosocial hazards, and the role of external providers in influencing workplaces.
The usefulness of the day was rated as 8.9/10 by attendees. There was strong agreement that trust and collaboration with employers and other invested parties is paramount in gaining an improvement in the relationships involved in returning to work following injury.
Once again, we acknowledge and appreciate the support provided by PIEF in holding this event.