Keskinäinen työeläkevhtiö Varma offers five tips to hinder return to work

Keskinäinen työeläkevhtiö Varma has published a blog post outlining five practical examples of how employers can fail to support employees returning from sick leave. The advice includes avoiding contact during sick leave, neglecting proactive support measures, deeming agreements unnecessary, withholding information from the work community, and underestimating the importance of follow-up. These negative practices are presented sarcastically but emphasize that by avoiding them, employers can improve the likelihood of a successful return to work.

The blog post is authored by Varma's expert physician, Tiia Reho, who stresses that supporting work capacity requires collaboration and that combining various measures enhances success. The article aims to spark discussion and encourage employers to adopt a more active and supportive role in managing employee work capacity.

Varma frequently publishes content focused on promoting work capacity management and workplace well-being. Previous publications have addressed topics such as the use of artificial intelligence in managing work capacity and integrating expert knowledge to develop new tools.