Business solution case studies

ScottishPower - stress case study

Key successes include reduced sickness absence by 11% in some departments at ScottishPower, better communication channels throughout the business and the development of a pragmatic approach on how to tackle work related stress at an individual but also at an organisational level.

United Biscuits - stress case study

Key successes include a decrease in work-related “stress cases”, a reduction in absenteeism due to stress (equaling a saving of 40 work weeks) and an increase in awareness about work stress in line managers who received training.

Birmingham City Council - stress case study

Key successes include gaining senior level interest and commitment, a 6% reduction of stress, anxiety and depression figures since 2005/2006 and the development of a structure to monitor the impact of the policy by gathering and reviewing data.

Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust - stress case study

Key successes: the HSE Indicator Tool has given us a clearer and more detailed analysis of the organisation; there has been increased interest and support for the Tool from managers and we have successfully identified pockets of bullying within the Trust.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust - stress case study

Key successes include an improved staff turnover, a 5-7% decrease in sickness absence figures, a reduction in staff stress levels, a decrease in bullying and harassment, and an increase in preventive actions through early referrals to Occupational Health.

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust - stress case study

Key successes include noticeable increases in employee well-being and commitment. We also gave extensive training for managers that provided a better understanding of stress, its impact and possible interventions.