Chronic Illness At Work Articles

Let’s be honest—most of us grew up with a simple story about illness. You get sick, you go to the doctor, they diagnose you, you get some treatment, and then you’re back to normal. Easy, right? Well, for many employees living with chronic physical conditions, this story is pure fantasy. The reality is far more complex, both in private and at work, ...

What’s the one leadership skill that could make or break your team’s capacity—but most leaders don’t have?
The confidence to respond well when an employee discloses a health condition.
With up to 58% of your workforce living with a physical chronic condition, support is not just a policy—it’s a lived experience between people leaders and employees.
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In every workplace, there are two parallel stories unfolding. One is easy to see: projects being completed, meetings attended, deadlines met. The other is often invisible: the personal health journeys that some employees navigate quietly alongside their professional responsibilities. For employees living with chronic illnesses, this unseen pathway ...