<ul><li>In 2023, 2.6 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private industry sector.</li><li>Workers being off work can lead to negative impacts on mental health, including depression and anxiety.</li><li>Employers can help break the cycle by assisting employees in returning to work in good mental and physical health.</li><li>Isolation and fear of the unknown can worsen the pain cycle in workers' comp cases.</li><li>Workers often fear loss of income and have misconceptions about the workers' compensation process.</li><li>Education and outreach programs can alleviate fears and improve relationships in the workers' compensation system.</li><li>Maintaining communication and providing clear explanations of the process can reduce confusion and build trust.</li><li>Regular check-ins and gestures of care towards injured workers can help combat isolation and loneliness.</li><li>A gradual return-to-work schedule can help employees regain confidence and effectively reintegrate after an injury.</li><li>Support and empathy from HR and business leaders, along with proper education and outreach, can ensure a positive return-to-work process.</li></ul>

Breaking the negative cycles in the workers’ compensation process

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