IBI's Research Roundup
"Research Roundup" presented by Integrated Benefits Institute is a podcast hosted by Dr. Sera-Leigh Ghouralal, that explores the latest trends and research in employee health, well-being, and workplace productivity. Each episode offers insightful analyses and actionable takeaways to help employers, benefits consultants, and vendors stay informed and ahead of the curve.
IBI's Research Roundup
Return-to-Work That Works: Evidence-Based Strategies to Bring Employees Back and Help Them Stay
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This episode digs into what really moves the needle for return-to-work (RTW) success, drawing on insights from IBI’s latest Return-to-Work Success report and new disability management research. You’ll hear how early outreach, coordinated case management, and smart job accommodations can cut disability duration, boost long-term success, and keep teams strong. We unpack why RTW chances decline after about 70 days away, how multi-domain RTW programs help employees return 1.4 times faster, and why confidence, manager support, and culture matter just as much as medical recovery. We also spotlight practical, low-cost accommodations, ways to address barriers such as transportation and childcare, and the handful of RTW metrics that actually matter to employers, HR leaders, benefit consultants, and vendors who want absence management to be a true strategic advantage.