Topic: How to Link Disability Management to the Bottomline and Disability Management Programs: Costs, Trends and Solutions

Full Bio: Liz Scott, Principal, Organizational Solutions is an accomplished Disability Management professional recognized for award winning cost reduction results, “best practice” program designs, and ability to solve a complex variety of internal and external workers’ compensation, disability, and insurance concerns. Liz has an established reputation for effectively introducing change by demonstrating to employees and management the benefits of improved performance. Clients are from all industry sectors and consistently experience reduced duration of time lost from work by employees and decreased cost in the disability area.

Liz’s unique background successfully combines knowledge and experience gained as a health, safety and risk executive in a variety of industries including consumer goods, automotive, retail and other manufacturing in both Canada and the United States. Organizational Solutions manages claims and consults with employers in a wide variety sectors.

Additionally, Liz currently teaches at McGill and Ryerson Universities, playing an instrumental role in program development and previously taught for 11 years in the Occupational Health and Safety program at Sheridan College. Liz is also very active in the volunteer community participating with NIDMAR on the certification examination committee and the audit committee; she was selected for these roles in recognition of being one of the top disability managers in the country. In addition, she also participates on committees with the Institute for Work and Health assisting in the identification d pursuit of research priorities in Canada.

Her education further complements her career experience with a PhD in Industrial Psychology, a Masters of Engineering in advanced design for manufacturing from University of Western Ontario, an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Masters of Science in Community Health and Education and Certification in Nursing, Safety, and Disability Management.

Liz has spoken at a variety of forums and published often on topics surrounding her areas of expertise. Liz has recently authored a textbook on Comprehensive Disability Management.

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