What is a Good Day At Work?

Ground your approach to wellbeing in a universally positive and scientifically backed idea.

What is 'A Good Day At Work'?

A Good Day at Work is a universally positive concept that resonates with everyone – a shared goal your organisation can embrace wholeheartedly.

At Robertson Cooper, our vision is simple yet powerful: to create Good Days At Work for everyone, everywhere. By approaching workplace wellbeing holistically, strategically, and with scientific precision, we help organisations unlock the full potential of their people.

What defines a 'Good Day At Work'?

Through the analysis of hundreds of thousands of data points, we’ve identified what defines a Good Day At Work, how to measure it, and how this approach drives positive change.

True workplace wellbeing is about fostering a culture where employees consistently experience these four key elements:

Positive Experiences

Positive Experiences

They feel excited and motivated

Social Relationships

Social Relationships

They have positive connections with their colleagues

Task Achievement

Task Achievement

They can ‘get their work done’

Meaningful work

Meaningful work

The work they do makes an impact and has a purpose

Good Days at Work

By increasing your average number of Good Days at Work by just one day, our research shows:

 

  • 9% increase in productivity
  • 10% increase in advocacy for your organisation
  • 11% increase in job satisfaction
  • 12% reduction in the intention to leave
  • 6 fewer days of presenteeism per year
  • 5 fewer days of sickness absence per year

See the measurable benefits of more good days at work...

See how creating more Good Days at Work can save your organisation thousands annually in reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.

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Calculator based on estimated figures gathered from Robertson Cooper Good Day at Work data, working on an industry average salary of £37,000 and an average of one additional good day at work per week, per employee.

Fewer days lost through mental health-related absence

Costs saved because of fewer lost days

Calculator based on estimated figures gathered from Robertson Cooper Good Day at Work data, working on an industry average salary of £37,000 and an average of one additional good day at work per week, per employee.

For more insight on Good Days at Work, check out our Good Day At Work Guide.

Speak to us about how we can help you create Good Days at Work.

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