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  • Watford Borough
  • St Albans
  • Elmbridge
  • Bassetlaw
  • Stevenage
  • Ealing Council

Three of the biggest challenges facing councils today:

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Aging workforce.

With over two thirds of its workforce aged 40+, the UK's local government sector is facing higher sickness rates as its population ages. 

In order to fill their talent pipeline, UK councils must work proactively to meet the needs of a new generation.

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Budgetary pressures.

As inflation continues to soar, UK councils must execute more and more with limited budgets.

Not only does this make balancing expenditure harder than ever, it puts added strain on employees, most of whom are overworked and underpaid due to a lack of funding.

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Digital innovation.

Despite COVID highlighting the crucial need for digital transformation, local councils are still struggling to develop sustainable infrastructure.

In addition to working with stretched budgets, leaders must address legacy tech and siloed systems before they can innovate.

How we help you solve them.

Improved EVP

Support your workforce and
attract the next generation.

It's time to invest in your people and show them you truly care about every aspect of their health and wellbeing.

Not only does our service support your existing employees, it also helps aid attraction and retention through boosting your reputation as a supportive employer and improving your EVP.

Make smart budget decisions
with demonstrable ROI.

With so many competing priorities on the table, there's huge pressure to prove the efficacy of any new initiatives.

With our data-led platform, you can pull real-time data and prove the difference our support makes to your wellbeing investments, absence levels, and productivity. 

Demonstrable ROI
Demonstrable ROI

Make smart budget decisions
with demonstrable ROI.

With so many competing priorities on the table, there's huge pressure to prove the efficacy of any new initiatives.

With our data-led platform, you can pull real-time data and prove the difference our support makes to your wellbeing investments, absence levels, and productivity. 

Integrated absence management

Step into the future of wellbeing with
integrated absence management.

The average organisation has around 30 wellbeing initiatives, of which employees are aware of 7 and use 2. 

Our platform integrates your existing services into one cohesive wellbeing management solution, improving uptake and bringing your wellbeing programme into the digital age.

Our service also includes...

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Our council clients see real results.

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2022-2023 NHS clients had an average reduction of 16% compared to the previous year.

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2022-2023 NHS clients had an average reduction of 16% compared to the previous year.

“We estimate that we’ve saved £152,000 in terms of increased productivity and efficiency savings. This means that the absence service has provided a great return on investment, and having more employees available to work gives us a far greater opportunity to deliver a good service for our customers.”

Head of HR
Ealing Council

“We would recommend GoodShape to other organisations who want to streamline processes and reduce absence.”

HR Business Partner
Heathrow Express

“... when we are alerted to
high levels of absence, such as musculoskeletal problems in the factory, we can proactively address them because we now have clear trigger levels in place.”

HR Director
Philips

“Across 11,800 staff, GoodShape helped to recoup 33,040 working days within 12 months - or the equivalent of returning 144 full-time staff to work.”

HR Director
NHS Trust

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