Offer suitable duties
Think outside the box - admin, training, or customer service tasks can keep your employee engaged and help tick off jobs that need doing.
Benefits for employers
Supporting recovery at work
If one of your employees has a sprain or strain, there are simple ways you can support their recovery and return to work.
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Kia ora!
If one of your employees is diagnosed with a sprain or strain,
there are some simple ways you can support their recovery and return to work.
Staying connected helps them recover faster,
and it’s good for their mental wellbeing.
They’re also more likely to return to their usual role once they are fully recovered
– minimising disruptions and keeping your team on track.
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Offer lighter or alternative duties.
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Think creatively.
Could your injured employee help with admin, training, or customer service?
There’s often more that they can do than you might expect,
and it could help get some things done that you haven’t been able to get around to.
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Be open to reduced hours.
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Could your injured employee work reduced hours?
Even a few hours a day can help them stay connected,
feel valued and improve their recovery.
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Create a recovery at work plan with your employee.
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Create a recovery plan with your employee for their return to work.
Together, you can figure out what tasks that they might be able to do and when,
so everyone’s clear on who’s doing what.
You can find a recovery plan template on the ACC website.
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Supporting your employee’s recovery at work can make a big difference.
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Keeping your employee connected,
maintaining their routine,
and helping them return to full duties sooner
will show you value them.
It’s great for morale,
it keeps your business running smoothly,
and everyone can get back to what matters, sooner.
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Get back to what matters, sooner.
