Recognizing that every absence has a psychosocial element is increasingly important for employers, explains Ian Bridgman, executive director of the Claim Lab, and Fred Schott, consultant with the Council for Disability Income Awareness. It can help employees stay at work and return to work as soon as possible and reduce the risk of employees with mental illness developing physical disabilities. Listen in for insights about why it’s essential to emphasize the human element in absence and disability management.

Resources:

• DMEC @Work magazine article: Data Proves Correlation Between Depression and Anxiety and Disability
• DMEC Mental Health Resources & Tools
• Reasonable Accommodation Process Resources & Tools