WORK ABILITY
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While not all people living with chronic illness will experience disruptions to their working lives, research suggests that the majority will.
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Yet most people leaders feel ill-equipped to have conversations with their employees about the kind of supports that will enable chronically ill workers to remain engaged, productive members of the workforce.
> 1 in 3
workers has at least one chronic illness. Despite this, few organisations have the knowledge, supports and systems in place to enable employees with chronic conditions to do their best work
DISCLOSURE
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Research indicates that very few people are completely transparent about their health circumstances at work, with most people only disclosing what they feel is absolutely necessary.
Rates of disclosure are improved in organisations that engender high levels of psychological safety, have supportive and empowered people leaders, and dedicated policies/procedures in place.
43%