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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Workforce Management
  • Human Resources

Background:

  • Return to work (RTW) coordinators are crucial for facilitating worker recovery and reintegration.
  • Limited research exists on the essential competencies for RTW coordinator roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and define the core competencies required for effective RTW coordination.
  • To establish a consensus on these competencies across a global sample of professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups with 75 experienced RTW coordinators identified 904 competencies.
  • Competencies were refined to 234 unique items and categorized.
  • An online survey of 148 RTW coordinators across three countries assessed competency importance.

Main Results:

  • 83 competencies were rated as very important or essential by over half of respondents.
  • No significant differences in ratings were found based on country, employer, profession, or client type.
  • Top-rated competencies included general personal characteristics and coordination skills.

Conclusions:

  • A broad consensus exists on key RTW coordinator competencies.
  • Findings can inform the selection, training, and professional development of RTW coordinators.
  • Competencies may be innate attributes or developed through mentorship and direct observation.