Welcome to Making it Work for Employers
This website aims to help employers understand and support their employees with arthritis, joint pain, and back pain so that their employees can manage their condition and remain at work.
1 in 5 Canadians 15 or older have arthritis
Fatigue is one of the biggest barriers for people with arthritis
%
Of Canadians living with arthritis are under the age of 65
%
Of Canadians with arthritis find their arthritis makes it difficult to carry out their work responsibilities
%
Of job accomodations cost $0 to implement
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Workplace Self-Assessment Tool
Have you completed the Making it Work for Employers Workplace Self-Assessment Tool? There is a version for employers and employees.
Use the questions in this self-assessment to review your knowledge and reflect on your workplace to see what website topics are most relevant for you. The self-assessment results can also be used to help facilitate and guide future actions aimed at supporting wellness in your organization.
Arthritis
Arthritis, joint pain, and back pain are leading causes of disability claims in the working population. Many people with these conditions can stay in the workforce with only minor adjustments.
Processes
Clearly communicated and written processes relevant for employees with arthritis, joint pain, and back pain let you and your employees know what to do if an employee discloses or requests a workplace accommodation.
Accommodations
Changes as small as setting up employees’ desks so
they are ergonomically correct make a positive difference for employees with arthritis, joint pain, and back pain.
Communication
Good communication means employees have timely access to the information they need.
Effective communication can contribute to how supported employees feel in their workplace.
Workplace Wellness
Workplace wellness is an umbrella term for a range of health promotion or protection strategies designed to support employees. Supporting a culture of wellness is linked to many positive outcomes.