Case studies

Measures introduced:
Staff training on diet and nutrition; Free life management service to employees; Active Health Box containing a pedometer, active health passport and programme information and free health check with the occupational health advisor.

Business benefits
Staff turnover reduced from 20% to 15%; Business alignment and employee engagement increased 22%; Danone was recognised as London's Healthiest Workplace by the BBC; 91% of employees said they would recommend Danone as a good place to work; 93% of employees said that the behaviour of senior management was consistent with the company's values;

Measures introduced
Access to private medical A BUPA discount for staff; Classes, massage, osteopathy and gyms; Health events and flu vaccinations; Healthy on-site catering and nutritional guidance.

Business benefits 
Absence dropped from 10.2 to 7.5 days per annum; Cost of absence dropped 11% (£160K per annum); Staff turnover was halved from 12% to 6%; Performance management results increased from 86% to 98%.

Measures introduced
A healthier menu in the staff restaurant; Subsidised on-site massages; Subsidised after-work fitness classes; Focus on nutrition, healthy-eating initiatives in place to support potential reduction in body weight and stress; Medical insurance offering effective treatment as necessary; Access to online medically validated health and well-being information and personalised targeted risk assessments measuring stress, sleep, nutrition, physical activity and musculoskeletal health.

Business benefits
Sickness absence reduced 26% in Bournemouth; Employee self reports showed dramatic improvements in job satisfaction (15.6%) and sleep profiles (8.1%), alongside significant improvements in nutrition, increased physical activity and stress; Proportion of employees who smoke was reduced; Standard Life Healthcare results showed that the health status of employees is 7.1%