Unlock the potential of your people not by paying more but by managing smarter.
Unlock Productivity, Retention & Culture.
We help UK businesses boost productivity, reduce staff turnover, and create healthier workplace cultures through applied behavioural psychology.
30+
Years in behavioural psychology
SME
Focused & affordable
Proven
Measured results
Driving sustainable growth by truly understanding people.
30+
Years of Expertise
Practical Experience
- Reduce staff turnover
- Increase productivity
- Improve staff morale
- Cut absenteeism and presenteeism
How we help
From a focused Behaviour Audit to ongoing support and online training. We provide practical, evidence-based options designed to fit SME budgets.
Our Services.
Practical, affordable behavioural solutions for SMEs across the UK.
Behaviour Audit.
A full review of culture, engagement, absenteeism and leadership behaviours. Written report + practical improvement plan.
Leadership Workshops.
Half-day or full-day sessions teaching managers how to motivate and reinforce positive behaviours without costly incentives.
Retainers & Fractional Support.
Ongoing coaching, quarterly check-ins, staff surveys and strategic input from a fractional behavioural director.
Online Courses.
Self-paced training on motivation, engagement and behavioural management ideal for smaller teams.
Webinars & Group Coaching.
Monthly group calls covering practical steps to reduce sick days and boost engagement.
Tailored Projects.
Short-term implementation projects where we embed behaviour-first processes on the ground.
Why Woodstock?
We bring 30+ years of behavioural psychology into practical, SME-friendly consulting. Our approach is calm, evidence-led and built to deliver measurable results.
Academic expertise, practical results.
Cost-effective for SMEs.
Focus on measurable change.
Our Mission
To empower leaders with evidence-based behavioural strategies that improve workplace wellbeing and productivity.
Vision
A UK where businesses lead Europe in productivity through smarter people management not bigger pay cheques.
Case Study - Turning Staff Disengagement into Productivity.
- The challenge
A mid-sized UK care provider (120 staff) suffered 30% annual turnover, high absenteeism and low morale, impacting service quality and costs.
- Our approach
- Conducted a Behaviour Audit to identify leadership and cultural pain points.
- Delivered leadership workshops focused on positive reinforcement and low-cost recognition.
- Implemented monthly check-ins and short-term behavioural nudges to embed change.
- Results (6 months)
22%
Absenteeism reduced
~50%
Turnover reduced
15%
Productivity increase
“Working with Woodstock completely changed the way we approach people management. Our staff feel valued, and our productivity has never been stronger.” — Operations Director, UK Care Provider
- The statistics
- £57.4 billion per year lost in the UK due to avoidable workplace Mental Health issues
- £26 billion lost due to preventable staff sick days
- 17.1 million working days lost due to work-related stress, depression and anxiety
- 90% of UK workers feel unengaged with their work, the highest compared to European peers
- £13,800 per employee on average lost due to preventable short-term sickness
- 34% of businesses in the UK struggle to retain staff – the highest employee turnover rate in Europe
- £5,433 average cost to replace an employee
Why this worked
Small, consistent behavioural changes not big-budget incentives delivered measurable improvement. The mix of audit, training and ongoing support embedded new leadership habits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We help businesses improve productivity, staff happiness, and workplace culture through leadership training, behavioural change, and strategic systems.
Yes. We have solutions for businesses of all sizes, including micro-SMEs (1–5 employees) through community membership and online courses.
We work across all sectors, but focus on industries with high turnover, stress, or retention challenges and our main area of focus is professional services and healthcare.
Yes. We provide flexible options: online audits, remote consulting, and on-site visits depending on the business’s needs.
Unlike other consultancy firms we focus primarily on behavioural psychology to find ways of making leaders better and teams more productive. Subtle changes in psychology can have a huge impact on productivity and staff happiness.
Some changes, like leadership coaching or process improvements, can show early results within 4–6 weeks. Full cultural and productivity improvements typically take 3–6 months depending on team size and engagement.
We track KPIs such as staff engagement (eNPS), retention rates, absenteeism, productivity metrics, quality of work, and revenue per employee.
Our fees depend on the package, and as all businesses are unique and have their own needs and requirements, our fees will be tailored to their specific criteria.
No. All costs are transparent upfront, and any additional services are discussed and agreed before implementation.
Only on our retainer agreements, which are monthly for a contracted period. All other services are paid in full.
An audit evaluates leadership, productivity, staff engagement, workflows, and workplace culture, with a detailed report and actionable recommendations.
Yes. Our monthly retainers offering ensures the implementation of our recommendations, with on-going coaching, and support.
We provide targeted workshops, coaching, and guidance to ensure staff adapt successfully to new systems or behavioural changes.
Yes. We offer SOP templates, workflow systems, leadership tools, and other resources to help you implement lasting change.
Yes. Our strategies focus on engagement, culture, leadership skills, and wellbeing — all key drivers in retaining employees.
Absolutely. We focus on effectiveness (doing the right things), efficiency (doing things right), and engagement (staff want to do the work).
We provide measurable KPIs, case studies, and projected ROI. Typical benefits include reduced turnover costs, fewer sick days, and increased output and quality.
Yes. From micro-SMEs to 100+ employee businesses, our solutions grow as your company grows.
When implemented with consistent leadership and systems, positive changes in workplace culture and staff engagement can last for years.
We offer ongoing retainer services, community access, refresher courses, and advisory support to maintain and enhance results.
While we are not a law firm, we provide guidance on best practices for staff management, wellbeing policies, and organisational systems. For legal advice, we recommend consulting a qualified solicitor.
Yes. All our strategies are backed by research in behavioural science, productivity studies, and organisational psychology.
You can start with a free 30-minute consultation, join our community membership, or book an audit to assess your business’s needs.
Contact us.
A mid-sized UK care provider (120 staff) suffered 30% annual turnover, high absenteeism and low morale, impacting service quality and costs.
Get in touch
Based in the UK — we work remotely and on-site. Prefer a quick chat? Book a free 20-minute discovery call and we’ll discuss the best first step for your business.