Fitness for
Work Assessments
Ensure your employees are mentally and psychologically fit to perform their roles safely and effectively.
What are Fitness for Work assessments?
Psychological Fitness for Work assessments comprehensively evaluate an employee’s mental state and consequent ability to perform their duties safely. The process supports managers in making informed decisions about their employee’s work capacity. The employer initiates the referral and advises the employee of the referral. An assessment will then be organised within a few days.
Assessment components
The Fitness for Work assessment typically includes the following steps:
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Employers provide the employee’s details and background, including any observed behaviours of concern.
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An experienced psychologist reviews the duty statement and role expectations before gathering any additional information, such as performance concerns or workplace issues. Broader psychosocial and historical factors are also considered.
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The employee undergoes an assessment with a psychologist, who then reviews all supporting information and gathers further insights from the employer.
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Various psychological assessments may be used to evaluate the employee’s mental state, with the psychologist collating additional information from the employee’s treatment providers.
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A comprehensive report, including recommendations, is issued to the employer.
Benefits of Fitness for Work assessments
There are several benefits for employers in undertaking fitness-for-work assessments. These include:
The opportunity to meet the company’s duty of care obligations
A better understanding of factors contributing to challenges employees are facing
Advice on how to best manage the situation with a discussion about the benefits of ‘reasonable adjustments’ at work
If necessary, the development of a Health Care Management Plan
A detailed written report outlining findings and offering guidance
Why engage Working Life for Fitness for Work assessments?
Fitness for Work assessments are a beneficial tool for maintaining a healthy, safe and productive workplace. By critically evaluating an employee’s psychological fitness, employers can make informed decisions that benefit both the individual and the organisation.
As experts in the field with over 20 years of experience, our comprehensive assessment process ensures all relevant factors are considered, providing employers with the necessary insights and recommendations to manage their workforce effectively. Employees are also supported in terms of how best to stay fit for work.
