Return to work after illness can be fraught with challenges and concerns. With accommodations and managed expectations, a long COVID diagnosis does not have to mean an extended absence or loss of an employee. With a transition plan to return to normal duties over a period of time, this can be an opportunity to assist and retain a valued employee.
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