Using Return-to-Work Programs to Enhance Employee Retention
Return-to-work (RTW) programs are critical in Australia. Unfortunately, Australia’s frontline industries face high workplace injury rates. When recovery support falls short, staff turnover is a considerable risk. RTW programs are a legal requirement for the construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and logistics/transportation sectors. They’re also critical for retaining skilled staff, reducing downtime, and promoting workplace safety. In […]
Workplace Injury Procedure Simplified: Reducing Downtime and Liability
What happens immediately after a worker is hurt at work often determines how long they will miss time and the amount of liability the company faces. What should you do immediately when a workplace injury occurs? What early interventions and support can you offer now that could defray frustrations later? Using its tech stack and […]
Integrating Telehealth into Physiotherapy: Emerging Trends for SMBs
Over the past five-years, telehealth has increasingly emerged as one of the critical pillars of the Australian healthcare system. It plays an important role in facilitating the delivery of physical and mental health consultations, providing a scalable solution to deliver treatment, employee support, individualised plans and specialised guidance and advice. Since the pandemic, companies are […]
Why Ditching Alcohol This July Might Be the Weight Loss Reset You’ve Been Craving — And it’s easier than you think.
If you’ve decided to join the Dry July crew, welcome — your body (and brain) will love you for it. From clearer skin to better sleep, there are loads of reasons to hit pause on the booze. But there’s one bonus benefit that might surprise you: you could lose weight — and not in a […]
Health and wellbeing tips for the manufacturing sector
The physical risks associated with manufacturing roles are long-established, with a 2023 report from Safe Work Australia placing manufacturing in the top five industries in Australia for fatalities (with machine operators at particular risk). All-in-all, manufacturing was responsible for 10% of all serious injury claims recorded by Safe Work. As an occupation requiring a significant […]
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Guide for Manufacturing Workers
Musculoskeletal injuries represent one of the most prevalent workplace risks for those in manufacturing jobs. In fact, they account for over 32% of all serious work-related compensation claims in Australia, often resulting from repetitive motions, heavy lifting, and awkward postures. Unfortunately, musculoskeletal problems – which can affect any muscles, bones, or joints in the body – […]
What Is a Workplace Ergonomic Assessment and How Are They are the Cornerstone for Early Intervention Strategies
Employees in even the safest of jobs may develop injuries, mobility problems, and chronic pain. Poor posture, repetitive strain, or awkward movements contribute to these presentations in the workplace. Whether at a workstation or in the field, companies can minimise risk by facilitating an ergonomic assessment. Understanding what it and what it can do for […]
Top 5 Workplace Injury Prevention Strategies for SMBs
The world of workplace injury procedure is changing. As we move closer to a fully digital industry, companies must consider their ability to contribute to meaningful support to employees. Workplace injury prevention strategies for small‑to‑medium businesses (SMBs) provide a way to mitigate risk to employees while also contributing to workplace efficiencies. Prevention is less expensive […]
Early Intervention ROI | How Targeted Physiotherapy Can Improve Employee Health
As a business owner, you know the value of being proactive instead of reactive. Preparing for risk, monitoring for industry trends, and planning for employee hiring are proactive strategies. Developing and implementing a wellness program is another example of an effective, and cost‑saving, business strategy. Using proactive intervention through employee wellness programs, your business comprehensively […]
Introducing Health Stack: Who We Are and Why We Exist to Transform Physiotherapy
Improving workplace health is more important than ever to ensure companies can continue to meet objectives while also ensuring exceptional care for their workers on the job. Health Stack, a medtech firm, is changing the way we believe a physiotherapy clinic and service should work by empowering a brand-new version of physiotherapy. Designed using modern, […]