Support work ability through work adaptation
The objective for work adaptation is to find a solution for an individual work ability challenge. An advance survey of the different possibilities in the workplace will enable you to act swiftly when the need arises. It’s also wise to remember that lighter work arrangements can sometimes have a more beneficial impact than a sick leave. The employees and occupational health service are your most important partners when planning and implementing work adaptation.
What makes work adaptation worthwhile? Because it
reduces absences due to illness
, helps to prevent work disability
and helps employees to cope better at work
.
This page contains material that explains how your company can prepare in advance for work adaptation and provides examples of the different work adaptation options.
The diverse work adaptation methods decrease the number of absences due to illness and notably increase the opportunities to return to work after prolonged sick leaves.
(Johansson et al. 2006; Hultin et al. 2010; Dellve et al. 2016)
The diverse work adaptation methods decrease the number of absences due to illness and notably increase the opportunities to return to work after prolonged sick leaves.
(Johansson et al. 2006; Hultin et al. 2010; Dellve et al. 2016)
Work adaptation materials
When should the work be adapted?
Action model for work adaptation
How do I predict the need for work adaptation?
Work adaptation methods
How should I discuss work adaptation with the employee?