Strategies based on lived experience on the way back to work

What is it about?

Have you experienced unemployment? Do you know someone that unexpectedly found themselves without a job. Do you work with people who have experienced chronic conditions or a work injury and and through no fault of their own lost the career they loved. Many people in these situations struggle to sort out a way back to work. Not knowing what to do or where to start was a daunting task for Javad after an explosion that resulted in living with chronic pain and loss of vision or for Harper whose employer went out of business. Stories like Javad’s or Harper’s and the things that helped them on the road back to employment can offer empathy and inspiration on steps to take that might be helpful in difficult work transitions. WORK published 14 narratives of lived experiences of the supports and things that helped people on their journeys through employment and unemployment transitions. Across these real life stories 7 ways or steps that made a difference were captured and explained that may be helpful to others. Possibilities to reexamine work and work rehabilitation related support programs are included.

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Why is it important?

Learning from the real experiences of others will offer opportunities to reflect on the steps that may be helpful by individuals or encouraged by family, friends, employment and rehabilitation professionals

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