Legal & General Group Protection has partnered with vocational rehabilitation specialist Ergocom to provide employees with support.
Ergocom will offer support to employees following a group income protection claim, when they are unable to continue in their existing role.
It is designed to help both the client and their employee understand what job roles the individual can do, and what is needed for them to continue working in a new role.
Legal and General group protection claims and governance director, Vanessa Sallows, said: “We continually review the support we provide to our clients and their employees from a claims proposition perspective.
“Ergocom brings a wealth of expertise in Vocational Redirection Assessment and Coaching, complementing the skills of our existing in-house Vocational Clinical Team by helping ensure a sustainable return to work for more people following a group income protection claim.
“We’ve long known that work can be the driving force for wellbeing and a goal in recovery, whether appropriate.
“Consequently, work is the driving force behind our ‘Be Well. Get Better. Be Supported.’ outcomes-focused framework, and also our partnership with Ergocom, which will help to evolve and enhance our framework further.”
The service will be made available following a GIP claim, where the employee is ready to work, but due to personal circumstances, they can no longer fulfil their previous role and, as a result, will be supported to seek alternative options.
This new service has the potential to include everything from individual assessment and detailed reporting, to coaching which helps the employee develop additional skills and confidence.
A comprehensive report will be provided which identifies a vocational goal, suitable career options, detailed information about job roles and training requirements/cost.
It includes costed recommendations for any required, such as support, training, vocational counselling, CV development, and interview preparation.
It is designed to address any barriers and facilitate a sustained return to work in an alternative, suitable role.
Where vocational counselling is deemed relevant, this will be delivered by Employability Specialists with knowledge on funding for training, volunteering, self-employment and veteran resources.
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