The management balancing act : Combining business responsibilities and employee welfare

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Presently, business organizations typically face numerous challenges. Increasingly among them is the task of re-integrating workers with long-term health or disability problems back into the workplace. The issue is especially salient in the United Kingdom (UK), where the number of those with long-term conditions (LTCs) is predicted to soar over the next 25 years. Among various austerity measures introduced recently in the country are those aiming to significantly reduce welfare benefits. A key objective of these government policies is a drive to help those with LTCs return to employment. Support from their organization is therefore critical for effective rehabilitation to occur. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.