More than 18 million workdays were lost to injury last year in New Zealand. The longer someone is off work, the harder it is for them to return. After just 70 days, the likelihood of returning drops to 35 percent. ACC has linked up with CHASNZ and is seeking organisations to participate in a six-month Recovery at Work trial to test a new approach to rehabilitation. Register for the webinar on Wednesday 20 August.
The trial will address the key recovery issue resulting from work site accidents and will help injured workers return to meaningful duties sooner — benefiting both their recovery and your business.
Evidence shows that staying connected to work through supported duties during recovery can lead to better physical and mental outcomes—and a faster, safer return to work. In the trial participants will work with ACC to implement and test a Recovery at Work approach tailored for your business.
It kicks off with a Webinar session led by ACC and hosted by CHASNZ’s Chris Alderson and Chris Polaczuk on Wednesday 20 August 2025, noon to 1pm. A zoom Link will be automatically sent to you once you have registered.
The conversation will dive into how “we can collectively improve recovery at work outcomes across the construction sector,” says CHASNZ which is urging businesses to “be part of the change as we explore new initiatives and share critical insights.
“We’ve heard the challenges: employers are impacted by lost productivity, workers worry about finances, their teammates, and their future.”
ACC will provide the framework and resources and participants role is to provide feedback and help shape what works best for your people and our industry.