Adaptable Working
in the 21st Century
Managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal
diseases (RMDs) in the workplace
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
[Insert name of organisation]
• [Insert name of organisation] represents
[number] of people with rheumatic and
musculoskeletal disorders
• [Insert other key information]
[Insert logo]
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Background
• Over 120 million people
affected by RMDs in Europe
• Over 40 million workers in the
EU are affected by work-related
musculoskeletal conditions
• [insert any national statistics]
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
[Insert name of national organisation and logo]
• Member of the European League
Against Rheumatism (EULAR)
• EULAR Charter for Work for
people with RMDs
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
The EULAR Charter for Work
Health and Safety
at work
Accessible
and adaptive
Flexible
work conditions
Inclusive work
environment
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Creating an inclusive work environment
• Workplaces that promote health have more productive
employees and save on costs associated with
absenteeism, managing attendance, or reduced
insurance premiums
– Show willingness to provide reasonable accommodations
– Encourage disclosure, so early measures
can be taken
– Train and empower managers
Inclusive work
– Keep employees informed
environment
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Returning to work after rehabilitation
Focus on what people can do
not what they can’t do
Help people return to work as
soon as possible
Retain good employees
Benefit both you and your employee
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Does good practice work in the real world?
• Unilever one of
World’s largest
companies
• Reviewed strategies
across brands,
customers and
employees
• UK pilot
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Show film
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
Key learnings
People are your most valuable asset
Providing a healthy and flexible work environment can show a
business return
Providing a safe working environment and reasonable adaptations is
mandatory
Adjustable furniture and workspaces need not be expensive and will
benefit all
Flexible working, where applicable, benefits employers and
employees
Retaining good people pays
Early return to work benefits all
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]
How can we work with you?
A BUSINESS
CASE
[Insert name and logo of national organisation]