The new 'Supporting work ability at workplace' guide meets the needs of employers
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Suomi.fi's new 'Supporting work ability at workplace' guide provides a concise and practical overview of the factors affecting work ability and the means to manage and support work ability at the workplace.
The guide is aimed in particular at workplaces that do not have an HR department or people with work ability expertise. These include both small workplaces and fast-growing start-ups.
The interviews conducted for the guide showed that it's difficult especially for small employers to find information and tools suitable for their situation. In addition, there's little time to familiarise yourself with work ability issues. Small workplaces may also lack competence, methods or even knowledge about finding information to support work ability. In addition, knowledge of statutory occupational safety and work ability obligations may be thin.
There is a great need for information at workplaces on how coping at work and mental health can be supported. Good work ability management can reduce sickness absences and the related costs and curb employee turnover. 'Supporting work ability at workplace' guide is an answer to this need. In addition to a concise overview, the guide brings together key information sources and tools in one place.
The 'Supporting work ability at workplace' guide has been planned with an extensive group of experts as part of the EU-funded Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland.