At Calculus Capital, managers of the Calculus VCT, the Calculus EIS Fund, and the Calculus Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund, we are proud to back WorkL, founded by Lord Mark Price, the former Waitrose boss and UK trade minister.
In a recent article in The Guardian, Lord Price highlights how employee happiness is directly linked to productivity. WorkL’s data, drawn from over 1.5 million survey responses worldwide, shows that UK workers are among the least happy in the G20 — and the UK also ranks bottom for productivity.
Price argues that happier employees are more loyal, more productive, and healthier, benefiting both businesses and the wider economy. Through WorkL, major employers including Next, Burger King, Wagamama, and UK universities are improving workplace culture, retention, and performance.
WorkL’s focus aligns with our investment philosophy at Calculus Capital: backing innovative, high-growth UK companies that create both financial value and positive impact.