This map provides a clear framework for navigating chronic illness in the workplace—whether you are a professional managing a team, or an employee with a chronic condition.
Why This Map is Essential for HR & Employees.
Most workplace policies are built around a temporary recovery model—you get sick, you take time off, and then you return to full capacity. But for the 30% of employees living with a chronic condition, work doesn’t follow that script. Symptoms fluctuate, capacity shifts, and traditional performance frameworks often fail to reflect reality.
This map provides a shared language for both people leaders and employees, helping to replace uncertainty with clarity. It breaks down the workplace cycle of chronic illness, making it easier to navigate conversations, design sustainable work arrangements, and improve long-term career outcomes.
By understanding how chronic illness impacts work over time, we can move beyond frustration and confusion—to a workplace where both employees and organisations thrive.
Who This is For:
People Leaders: Chronic illness isn’t just a health issue—it’s a workplace reality. This map helps you understand how fluctuating health impacts work performance, so you can support employees effectively, reduce workplace confusion, and design sustainable career pathways.
Employees with Chronic Illness: Navigating work with a chronic condition can feel like walking a tightrope. This map provides a clear framework to help you manage your health, clearly communicate your capacity, and maintain career confidence—without burnout or fear of being sidelined.
