Returning employees to work safely, consistently, and confidently remains one of the most complex and high‑stakes challenges for employers. As workforce needs evolve and absence durations continue to be scrutinized, organizations must move beyond policy intent to practical, defensible return‑to‑work decisions.
In this practice‑focused webinar, industry experts from Alight and Alight’s MDGuidelines team explore how evidence‑based guidelines can be operationalized to support effective return‑to‑work strategies. Attendees will learn how guidelines inform functional expectations, support consistent decision‑making, and strengthen collaboration across HR, leave management, and disability programs. The session will highlight real‑world considerations for applying guidelines in day‑to‑day practice, reinforcing credibility with stakeholders while improving outcomes for both employers and employees.
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Webinars
2026 Inside Track Series: Turning Guidelines Into Confident Return-to-Work Decisions
Thursday, August 27
9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET
Learning Objectives
- Explain the value of evidence‑based guidelines in return‑to‑work programs, enabling HR leaders to establish clear, defensible functional expectations across diverse roles and work environments.
- Apply guideline‑driven insights to real‑world return‑to‑work scenarios by balancing clinical evidence, job demands, and practical workplace considerations.
- Demonstrate how guidelines enhance consistency and credibility across absence and disability programs, aligning HR, leave administrators, and key stakeholders around a shared framework.
- Identify opportunities to improve return‑to‑work outcomes through collaboration with guideline experts, including when and how to leverage MDGuidelines within broader leave and absence strategies.
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This session qualifies for the following CEUs:
1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, 1 CPDM and 1 SHRM
TO QUALIFY FOR CEUs
- You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
- You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.
Exclusively offered by DMEC, the Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) program is the only professional designation of its kind that provides interactive, hands-on training to ensure your programs effectively comply with state and federal leave laws. Learn more about the CLMS program.
Registration Fees
DMEC Members
Free
Non-Members
39.00
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