BEM: Is everything back on track?

The Workplace Integration Management (BEM) program helps employees return to work after a prolonged illness or absence—it is a voluntary but usually beneficial option for them. In BEM meetings, employees and companies work together with specialized support staff to find a path back to long-term, sustainable employment—without any predetermined expectations regarding the process or outcome. The goal is to prevent further absences and stabilize the health of those affected. Companies that view this merely as a burdensome legal requirement are bound to fail…