This is how we look at things differently during the Occupational health assessment
Annually, Puls ' occupational experts together conduct about 5,700 Occupational Assessor examinations. The employees concerned have usually been ill for almost a year. The goal: clear and honest advice on what the employee can still do in work.
Understanding the situation
A long-term illness has an impact. Not only at work, but also on one's personal life. It is understandable that an employee is much preoccupied with the limitations he/she experiences. At the same time, an employer is careful not to cause an overload. This can create the feeling of a kink in the performance of work.
Adjust work where possible
Our occupational experts know that most people enjoy working, being useful and want to feel connected to their environment. The Occupational Assessor examines whether the job can be made appropriate for the employee. This can be done, for example, by:
- Deploy technical aids, such as speech software or lifting aids
- Organize work differently
- Redistribute tasks within the team.
This turns "it can no longer be done" into "we'll find a way it can be done.
If customization fails
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to make a job fit. This is often a disappointment for the employee. Even then the focus remains on opportunities. The Occupational Assessor looks at other positions within the organization that may be suitable. Is there no certainty about redeployment? Then we often advise to start a 2nd track to guide the employee to work with another employer. In most cases it is possible to make opportunities visible by indicating which functions, given education, background and limitations, can be performed by the employee.
Looking together at what can be done
At Puls , we always look for the best solution and take advantage of opportunities. Our employment experts make these opportunities visible and guide employers and employees to workable solutions. That's how we take a step in the right direction together. Want to know how we do that? Then contact Puls for advice or support with an Occupational health assessment.
