Every company is as individual as the people that run them. That is of course why some many businesses are advancing in so many diferent ways in so many directions

The growing accepted consus is that 'the People' are their most important asset

This page is therefore not trying to offer strategic busines advice or financial theories but rather impart the lessons learned - let's not keep reinventing the wheel...let's learn from success stories...

James Rothwell and Son , a family owned business based in Lancashire, introduced some simple work life balance measures which in just six months has seen a 9% improvement in productivity, a 26% reduction in the cost of overtime, a 44% reduction in staff turnover and a 46% drop in the overall absence rate.

The most important aspects of an 'enlightened' employer are to ensure:

1. Statorary areas
2. Occupational Health aspects

But assuming any smart business (please forgive the possible insult) has these areas 'sown-up' then what makes a compay reach the Times 100 list (for example).

Times 100 best employees are based on analysis of eight criteria: Leadership, My Manager, Personal Growth, Wellbeing, My Team, Giving Something Back, My Company and Fair Deal

What seems to set the top companies apart from the rest is one consitant belief: staff wellbeing!