Scarecrow Consultants are an independent consultancy founded in 2014 to help organisations better understand and manage complex systems. They work with industry, academia, and government across a wide range of sectors, providing expert advice and training tailored to real-world challenges. Although a small team, Scarecrow is internationally recognised for its expertise and thought leadership in its field.
The Wellbeing Challenge
With a dispersed workforce, it wasn’t always easy to know how colleagues were feeling or to spot early signs of stress. As a small business, Scarecrow Consultants recognised that supporting staff wellbeing was essential—not only for individual health, but for the success of the business as a whole, particularly as the company looked towards future growth.
What We Did
Scarecrow Consultants partnered with RCS to strengthen their wellbeing approach. Staff took part in Positivity in the Workplace and Mental Health Awareness training, which provided practical tools to improve communication, inclusion, and awareness of mental health within a remote team.
Staff also accessed RCS’s In-Work Support Service, including confidential counselling and psychotherapy, giving individuals the opportunity to seek one-to-one support when needed.
The Impact
The training and support had an immediate and positive effect. Communication improved, staff felt more connected, and conversations about wellbeing became more open and supportive. The team now feels more confident checking in on one another, helping to create a healthier, more inclusive way of working.
The support from RCS has been extremely positive from beginning to end; we have benefited as a company and as individuals. I personally feel better equipped to approaching my colleagues if I think they’re struggling. It’s improved how we communicate, support each other, and work together as a team.
Jon Holt, Director