Varma podcast discusses return to work after illness
Finnish pension provider Varma has released a new podcast episode focusing on rehabilitation and returning to work after a serious illness. The episode features insights from an employee who battled cancer and an HR representative from Varma.
Finnish pension provider Varma has released the eighth episode of its Varma podcast, addressing the process of returning to work and rehabilitation following a serious illness. The episode features Terhi Rastas, a Varma employee diagnosed with breast cancer, and Eeva Reponen, an HR specialist at Varma.
The podcast delves into how illness impacts an individual's capacity to work and the support employers can offer during recovery. The discussion aims to provide the rehabilitating individual's perspective and facilitate a smoother transition back to professional life after medical leave.
Varma has a longstanding commitment to promoting work ability management and employee well-being. The company regularly publishes podcasts and blog posts on workplace challenges and solutions. This specific episode seeks to offer information and peer support for individuals facing significant health issues.
The episode is accessible on Varma's website and popular podcast platforms, including Spotify and YouTube. Varma emphasizes on its site that maintaining work capacity and employee health requires ongoing effort from both individuals and employers.