Last week, I went to the Health and Wellbeing Conference at the Birmingham NEC. Among many positive things, I heard Bill Skelly, Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, speaking on "Changing the well-being culture". His plan had four simple headings. He wants his people to feel: Happy. Healthy. Valued. And Engaged. All words we hear often, but HOW has he been implementing them? He started by using the "Take a sip" scheme to give every member of staff a water bottle. Hydra

Last night, I attended a networking event in Bath and heard Rich Roberts from Pure Planet, talk about employee engagement and the culture they've created in their growing business. They only recruit people (with the right skills) who are *passionate* about saving the planet, and then, they TRUST them to do their jobs. The structure is flat. Rewards are shared. Feedback is daily, not kept for an annual appraisal. Coaching is key. Working from home is fine, but most people