In Belgium, half a million workers are on long-term disability leave, with a third of these cases due to psychological disorders. This escalating trend is also noticeable in the clients’ portfolio covered by AG. It’s important to consider this information. Not only for the well-being of your employees, but also for your company's health. Long-term absenteeism has substantial economic consequences, impacting productivity, operational costs, and profitability.
Return to Work, reintegration programme by AG
Over the past seven years, AG, market leader in reintegration and consistently ranked number one since 2017, has set up more than 9000 informal reintegration programmes, demonstrating their effectiveness year after year. In fact, 70% of the workers who participated in these courses managed to return to work within six months. Among these, 80% returned to their original employer, and 90% did not experience a relapse within six months following their participation in the programme.
94% of beneficiaries believe that they have been able to Return to Work more quickly thanks to the reintegration programme.
Read the enthusiastic testimonial of a programme participant here.
The Return to Work programme is part of AG’s 360° approach to addressing absenteeism. It is included in our Income Care cover, offers tailored support, allowing your employees to return to work up to three times faster.
To accomplish this, AG now collaborates with five independent professional partners, each applying a rigorous and proven scientific approach. As an employer, you can choose which partner you want to work with, which is unique on the market. Each of them works with a multidisciplinary team that may include psychologists, professional coaches, and coaches specializing in physical rehabilitation, but also sophrologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and many more. As a result, participants in the programme benefit from a comprehensive approach and a broad spectrum of expertise, ensuring highly effective overall care. Participation in the programme is entirely voluntary and confidential, two important factors in encouraging your employees to take part.
I truly appreciated the blend of therapy, fitness, relaxation, professional guidance, and doctor visits. I am grateful for this rewarding journey.
New partner Pulso
To meet the changing needs of our clients and stay at the forefront of market developments, AG has recently welcomed Pulso as a fifth reintegration partner. This new partnership reflects our commitment to offering diverse solutions tailored to the variety of corporate cultures.
Pulso stands out with its personalised approach, the use of advanced technological tools, and its extensive national multilingual network, ensuring a quick and effective reintegration. Their team of psychology and stress management experts works closely with each participant to provide support tailored to their specific needs.
What makes the difference: our proactivity and speed
The programme is offered proactively and immediately to your employees as soon as they report long-term work incapacity due to stress-related conditions. There is no need to wait until the end of the waiting period. We understand that this period can be particularly difficult and stressful for the person affected, which is why we strive to make the process as simple and accessible as possible, ensuring that each employee feels supported throughout. The participant does not need to do anything: just "take a chance" by responding positively to the call from our reintegration partner.
Multiple benefits
For you:
- Improving and supporting your employees' well-being.
- Reduced costs associated with long-term absenteeism, such as temporary replacement costs or a drop in productivity.
- Enhancement of your company's image and strategic advantage for the recruitment and retention of your employees.
For your employees:
- Professional and personalized coaching for a faster and more sustainable recovery.
- Confidential and voluntary participation, fostering a climate of trust.
- Free and priority access to high-quality multidisciplinary support.
After this programme, I was finally able to go back to work! I resumed work at 100%, but in an upgraded 2.0 version.
Questions?
Are you interested in learning more about our Return to Work programme and assisting your employees in making a swift and sustainable return to work? Feel free to contact us using the button below.