#9 | How can work play an active role in recovery after injury?

Paul Jarvie talks with Peter Oxley from ACC about Recovery at Work and how it’s changing the way businesses support injured employees. They explore how using work as an active part of rehabilitation for injured workers with low complexity injuries, such as sprains and strains, can lead to better recovery outcomes. In this episode they discuss what good Recovery at Work looks like in practice, including the importance of early communication, understanding medical certificates, creating meaningful suitable duties, and working collaboratively with medical providers to help employees return to work sooner and safer. More information about the Recovery at Work can be found on the ACC website here: Supporting your injured employee to recover at work This podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib. 00:00 – Introductions 00:40 – What is Recovery at Work? 02:00 – Suitable duties & why they matter 03:55 – Early communication 05:20 – “Get Back to What Matters Sooner” 07:20 – RAW applies to all injuries 08:20 – Benefits for employers & employees 11:00 – ACC Recovery Coordinators 14:20 – Working with GPs 19:50 – Creating effective suitable duties 22:30 – Key takeaways for employers 24:30 – What’s next for Recovery at Work