IGLOO – what resources are needed and when for sustainable return to work

"IGLOO – What Resources Are Needed and When for Sustainable Return to Work"

Discover how to create a supportive and sustainable environment for individuals returning to work after mental ill-health, long COVID, or other conditions. This live webinar introduced the IGLOO framework, a comprehensive model that highlights the role of Individual, Group, Leader, Organisational, and Outside resources in maintaining work engagement and wellbeing.

What we learned:

• An introduction to the IGLOO framework.
• Key insights from recent research into resources needed by returners.
• Barriers and facilitators at each IGLOO level.
• Opportunities to enhance research and workplace practices for sustainable return-to-work strategies.

Presented by:
Jo Yarker:

Jo is a Registered and Chartered Occupational Psychologist specializing in workplace health and wellbeing. She is Managing Partner at Affinity Health at Work, Professor of Occupational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, and works with organizations globally to enhance working lives. Her research, funded by leading bodies such as the WHO and UK Health and Safety Executive, informs national guidance on absence management, return to work, and managing long-term conditions. Jo is a Friend of the VRA and publishes extensively to share evidence-based tools and insights for sustaining workplace health and wellbeing..

Visit Affinity Health at Work for more resources.

Recordings of the event will be provided to all those who registered via email.

To obtain additional copies of the recording, please contact enquiries@vrassociation.org.uk

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