Cluster 1. Good cooperation between manager and employee
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3.9
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1. Mutual trust between the manager and the employee.
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4.4
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2. An employer must be able to make demands on chronically ill employees.
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4.1
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3. Good contact between manager and employee.
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3.9
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4. A manager who creates time and space to listen to chronically ill employees.
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3.8
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5. A manager and an employee who share responsibility for (the employee's) employability.
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3.8
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Cluster 2. Managers must have knowledge about impact of disease on work
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3.6
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1. The manager must know the difference between chronic illness and sick leave.
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3.9
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2. The manager must know the work-related risk factors for the employee.
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3.7
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3. Employees' fear of negative consequences must be alleviated.
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3.7
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4. The employer must realize that the employee should not continue to work in a situation that is no longer healthy.
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3.7
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5. A manager must know which options s/he has to facilitate optimal job performance.
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3.7
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6. A manager must have knowledge about the disease to be able to act proactively.
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3.5
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7. A manager must be aware of the meaning of the medical diagnosis.
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3.2
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Cluster 3. Employees must accept responsibility
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3.6
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1. Chronically ill employees must make decisions for themselves.
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4.1
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2. Managers must also be concerned with the consequences of the (employee's) illness for his or her colleagues.
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3.9
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3. Chronically ill employees must not set one-sided limits.
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3.8
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4. Chronically ill employees must not be ashamed to talk about their condition.
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3.8
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5. Chronically ill employees must understand the capabilities and limitations of their colleagues.
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3.6
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6. Chronically ill employees must not conceal their illness.
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3.5
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7. Chronically ill employees must be open about their condition with colleagues.
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3.3
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8. Chronically ill employees must realize that privacy is not always possible.
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3.3
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Cluster 4. Work accommodations
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3.6
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1. The work/job must be matched to the employee's condition.
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3.9
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2. Suitable work must be sought.
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3.6
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3. As much as possible, the needs of the employee should be met, taking into account the organization's capabilities.
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3.6
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4. Chronically ill employees need to be given guidance.
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3.3
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Cluster 5. Information and knowledge transfer within the company
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3.2
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1. There must be good contact between manager, occupational physician and employee.
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3.5
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2. The personnel officer must know the difference between chronic illness and sick leave.
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3.4
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3. Personnel officers must know the employees who have a chronic illness.
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3.0
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4. The company health service must know the employees who are ill.
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2.7
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Cluster 6. Company policy
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3.1
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1. The organization should reflect on what it means to be a good employer for chronically ill employees.
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4.2
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2. There must be more openness about this topic within the organization.
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3.3
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3. The organization needs to create an in-house resource with specific information about chronic illness.
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3.1
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4. The organization needs to pay attention to best practices in this area.
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3.0
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5. The HRM department needs to implement adaptations for chronically ill workers (elevator, wheelchairs).
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2.9
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6. The organization needs to come to a clear agreement about its norms regarding chronically ill employees.
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2.9
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7. The organization needs to create a focal point with specific expertise regarding chronically ill employees.
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2.6
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