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Individuals with health conditions may have difficulties with task-switching, which can lead to challenges in staying focused, managing multiple tasks, or transitioning between activities effectively.
Providing support in task-switching can include strategies such as:
- Allowing additional time for transitions between tasks.
- Breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
- Using reminders and visual aids to assist with staying on track.
- Minimising distractions and creating a quiet work environment.
- Offering flexible scheduling, such as regular breaks or adjusting the workday structure.
Such accommodations can help improve productivity and reduce stress for individuals in the workplace.
Costs and Funding
Costs associated with task-switching support can vary depending on the specific accommodations provided. The biggest investment is in time and commitment to the support.
Some employees may be eligible for funding to access a coach who specifically builds plans related to these kinds of interventions. However, a skilled employability practitioner working in a disability employment provider setting should also be able to sit with an employee and their supervisor and help build a plan to support task switching and related challenges.
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