Abstract
Employers can manage employee disability and absenteeism to control costs and improve the corporate climate. Cost control begins with understanding the physical and psychological reasons for being absent and the most effective responses. This article guides employers through the process of creating cost-effective disability management programs. It also offers help in enlisting the participation of the entire corporation-especially senior management and first-line supervisors. The article outlines return-to-work initiatives and the development and operation of disability management teams to help employers reintegrate injured employees back into the workplace.
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