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Adaptable Working in the 21 st Century. Managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in the workplace. [Insert name of organisation]. [Insert name of organisation] represents [number] of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders [Insert other key information]
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Adaptable Working in the 21st Century Managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in the workplace
[Insert name of organisation] • [Insert name of organisation] represents [number] of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders • [Insert other key information] [Insert logo]
Background • Over 120 million people affected by RMDs in Europe • Over 40 million workers in the EU are affected by work-related musculoskeletal conditions • [insert any national statistics]
[Insert name of national organisation and logo] • Member of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) • EULAR Charter for Work for people with RMDs
The EULAR Charter for Work Health and Safety at work Accessible and adaptive Flexible work conditions Inclusive work environment
Creating an inclusive work environment • Workplaces that promote health have more productive employees and save on costs associated with absenteeism, managing attendance, or reduced insurance premiums • Show willingness to provide reasonable accommodations • Encourage disclosure, so early measures can be taken • Train and empower managers • Keep employees informed Inclusive work environment
Returning to work after rehabilitation Focus on what people can do not what they can’t do Help people return to work as soon as possible Retain good employees Benefit both you and your employee
Does good practice work in the real world? • Unilever one of World’s largest companies • Reviewed strategies across brands, customers and employees • UK pilot
Key learnings People are your most valuable asset Providing a healthy and flexible work environment can show a business return Providing a safe working environment and reasonable adaptations is mandatory Adjustable furniture and workspaces need not be expensive and will benefit all Flexible working, where applicable, benefits employers and employees Retaining good people pays Early return to work benefits all