ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2020
Employers' Experience on Involvement in Sickness Absence/Return to Work Support for Employees with Cancer in Small Enterprises.
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- The experiences and perceptions of employers on cancer survivors returning to work: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- A randomised feasibility trial of an employer-based intervention for enhancing successful return to work of cancer survivors (MiLES intervention).BMC public health · 2021Trial
- Assisting Employers of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Support Employees on Long-Term Sick-Leave: Development of a Web-Based SME Tool Using Intervention Mapping.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Role Perception and Needs of Employers of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Regarding the Return-to-Work of Long-Term Sick-Listed Employees.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- A scoping review on information and support needs regarding cancer and work: part II-needs of employers and professionals in supporting cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Facilitators and barriers associated with returning to work for cancer survivors: A systematic review.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- The return to work after sick leave due to common mental disorders among young employees: a qualitative interview study with young employees and managers.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Supporting the return to work of breast cancer survivors: perspectives from Canadian employer representatives.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Article
- Identification of actions to be taken by managers to facilitate the return to work of cancer survivors: Consensus between managers and cancer survivors.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Understanding Cancer Survivors' Needs and Experiences Returning to Work Post-Treatment: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
- Enhancing Emotional Skills of Managers to Support the Return to Work of Cancer Survivors: A Research Opinion Focusing on Value, Feasibility and Challenges.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Work stress, mental health, and employee performance.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- The Use and Perceived Usefulness of an Online Toolbox Targeted at Employers (MiLES Intervention) for Enhancing Successful Return to Work of Cancer Survivors.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
purposeReturn to work (RTW) is important for employees who have survived cancer, yet it is challenging for employers. Small enterprises (< 100 employees) might have limited resources to facilitate RTW of cancer survivors. The purpose of this article is to examine how such employers engage in the support of RTW and to uncover their needs.
methodsEleven owners and one HR manager representing 12 small enterprises (various sectors) were interviewed regarding their experience with RTW of employees surviving cancer. We conducted a thematic analysis with aspects of Grounded Theory.
resultsThe characteristics of being a small enterprise (i.e. informal practical arrangements, working as a family, working with limited resources and people) related to four concerns experienced by these employers (concerns about the employer's enterprise; the employee's cancer and recovery; RTW and work adjustments; and about communication). In line with these concerns, employers need information on rights and obligations, RTW arrangements and communication skills during RTW guidance.
conclusionsIn small enterprises, employers have generally close relationships with their employees, which means that support is gladly provided when employees are diagnosed with cancer. They do however have limited financial means to facilitate RTW and workplace adjustments. They therefore perceive long-term sickness and RTW as a major financial risk for the company.
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