This study aimed to profile and determined the characteristics of participants in the return-to-work (RTW) programme. The participants’ characteristics are based on six variables, namely age, gender, race, education, sector, and salary. Information regarding participants’ characteristics will be helpful, especially for Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), to understand who or what type of individuals are usually involved with the RTW programme. Besides, this research will help SOCSO identify the most significant factors influencing the RTW programme participants to return to their work based on the six variables mentioned above. The characteristics and significant factors will expose bigger room for improving the RTW programme. The improvement is crucial and must be undertaken from time to time to ensure that the programme can be suited to the current employment scenario. Moreover, the efficiency of the RTW programme must be ensured to assist participants to return for their work.
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To Cite this Article: Chek, M. Z. A., Ismail, I. L., Hasim, H., & Mansor, A. F. (2022). Profiling Return – to – Work (RTW) Recipients in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(7), 879– 888.
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