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Impact and people

2016

  1. Mushrooms mean opportunities for disabled persons in Bangladesh

    16 February 2016

    Farming mushrooms is offering a valuable income stream for disabled people in Bangladesh, helping give them more confidence and control over their future.

2014

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    Mental ill-health at the workplace: Don’t let stigma be our guide

    31 October 2014

    Providing support, rather than excluding them from the workplace and keeping them on lifelong benefits, is the best way to help workers experiencing mental disorders.

2011

  1. From sick to fit: Case management gaining ground as work reintegration tool

    01 December 2011

    With health care systems increasingly under pressure, and spending on disability benefits continuing to rise, a growing number of employers, governments and insurers are looking for ways to get injured or sick employees back to work. Patrick Moser, a Geneva-based journalist, reports.