• It is a concept that can be applied across all levels of the organisation, not just strategically. It is also important at the team and individual level where it can make a positive and measurable impact

• It brings all the people management, plus health and safety strategies, policies, compliance requirements and practices together to make the most of your people within the organisation

• It’s not just about top down policies, it’s about bottom up initiatives

• The value to the organisation is improved productivity and performance, as well as cost savings

• It can be developed as a ‘pocket of good practice’ within a team, department or a business, where there are day-to-day activities and the impacts are felt

• The concept of healthy working, along with the actions and activities to create a health agenda can improve employee satisfaction ... as well as ensuring compliance and introducing best practice

• It can be introduced at a team leader level where relationships, management of people, job organisation and motivation are vitally important

• It helps to create a positive working environment