Which managers make which work accommodations for employees with common mental disorders?

Abstract Background Work accommodations (WAs) can promote employees' decreased work capacity and participation. However, little is known about how managers make WAs for employees with common mental disorders (CMD). The aim was to investigate managerial determinants making CMD. Methods An online survey sent 4,737 Swedish managers, aged 20-65 years (response rate 71%). Only who stated having had CMD in the last two responded questions on WAs, were included this study (n = 1779). 15 condensed seven WA types using principal component analysis. We calculated odd ratios (95% confidence intervals) association of person- 5), knowledge- 2) work-related 10) relation multivariate logistic regression, adjusting managers' personal experience CMD, medical training, treating people type industry organizational size. Results Greater support associated five different types, strongest OR found changes working conditions (OR 1.87 95% CI 1.48 - 2.38). Female manager three 2.09 1.60 2.73). Managerial training including knowledge four accommodating tasks 1.76 1.35 -2.28). sector more than where private less likely types. Conclusions confident these employees, being female, CMD-training public often. findings suggest directions order improve Key messages Managers’ essential accommodations. Work-related factors expected. Training accommodate might be effective.