Global-Watch is proud to announce the release of a comprehensive toolkit designed to support organizations in managing the return to work after a prolonged absence due to psychological health issues.
In recent years, absences related to psychological reasons have been steadily increasing, both in North America and Europe. These often long-term absences have significant impacts on individuals, teams, and organizations. In response to this reality, Global-Watch is offering a toolkit based on best scientific and organizational practices.
A Structured Six-Step Approach
The toolkit is based on an internationally recognized model developed by researchers at the Centre for Action in Work Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (CAPRIT) at the University of Sherbrooke. It outlines a six-step support process, from the initial work stoppage to post-return follow-up, including the creation of a personalized return-to-work plan.
Practical Tools for Every Stakeholder
The toolkit includes documents tailored to different levels within the organization:
- For HR professionals and return-to-work coordinators: tip sheets, planning tools, sample policies.
- For managers: checklists, PowerPoint presentations, executive summaries.
- For employees: decision trees, communication guides, case studies.
Exclusive to Global-Watch affiliated employers
A Human and Collaborative Approach
Beyond the tools themselves, the toolkit emphasizes the essential conditions for a successful return to work: leadership commitment, maintaining contact with the employee, recognition, social support, decision-making autonomy, and participative management. It also encourages identifying and addressing workplace risk factors.
Available today for global-watch affiliated employers
The Returning to work after a long-term absence Toolkit is now available to all Global-Watch affiliated employers. We invite you to discover this valuable resource and use it to concretely support your leaders and create an environment where everyone's well-being becomes an organizational priority.
Exclusive to Global-Watch affiliated employers
