Upcoming Events
Date: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free
In this presentation, statistics for WorkSafely members will demonstrate the importance of return to work and how utilizing the seven principles identified by The Institute of Work and Health is key to having a successful return to work program. Discussion will take place on how to incorporate these principles in return to work planning in order to ensure a program supports both workers and employers in mitigating the impact of workplace injuries.
About the presenter
Jennifer Willems is a Return to Work Program Specialist with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB). Jennifer has 20 years of experience at the WCB, where she worked as an Adjudicator and Return to Work Consultant before taking on the specialist role. Prior to joining the WCB, Jennifer worked for a large manufacturing company in human resources and ability management roles. Jennifer is passionate in supporting employers to gain a better understanding of the WCB and in developing effective return to work programs to minimize the impact of workplace injuries to both workers and employers.
