About Us
Quality or Working Life Surveys and services are provided QoWL Ltd., a spinout company of the University of Portsmouth formed through a partnership of academic researchers in Portsmouth APU and our business partners.
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Dr Darren Van Laar

- Director and Principal Consultant

Darren has been a lecturer at Portsmouth University since 1990 and is a Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, Chartered Information Technology Professional and Ergonomist. Darren has a PhD from Imperial College, London, an MSc from York University and his BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is from Manchester Polytechnic.

Darren has conducted research and provided advice for organisations such as BNFL, Network Rail, NHS PCTs, NHS Hospital Trusts, LEAs and Universities on designing workplace information and on conducting surveys. Darren also teaches and provides training on topics such as psychological research methods, statistics, psychometric testing and the SPSS statistical program. Top

 

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Mr Simon Easton

- Director and Principal Consultant

Simon has been working with the University of Portsmouth since 1990 and is a chartered Clinical Psychologist. Simon has been advising clients and organisations about occupational mental health issues since 1985.

Simon has a B.Sc. in Psychology from University of Exeter and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from University of Liverpool. Simon is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Member of the Clinical Psychology Division of the British Psychological Society. Simon Easton provides an independent clinical psychology clinic in Southampton. He provides psychological interventions, and specialises in assessment for, and preparation of, psycho-legal reports and fitness for work/mental health assessment. He is listed with The Law Society, preparing some 50 or so reports each year, as well as carrying out psychological assessments for employers. He provides assessment and therapy services through major national Employee Assistance Programmes, and for local organisations in the public and private sectors. Top

 

Alan Bradshaw

Alan Bradshaw

- Director and Principal Consultant

Alan Bradshaw has a professional background in business psychology and consulting. He has expertise in stress risk assessment, stress management and the management of well-being at work. Alan has developed diagnostic, training and consultancy frameworks that are widely used throughout the UK. He takes a lead role in managing client survey projects and consulting, and as a director of QoWL, Alan is responsible for business development, marketing and communications. Top

 

QoWL Ltd

QoWL Ltd.

- Our Company!

QoWL Ltd. was created in 2008 as a spinout company from the University of Portsmouth. At QoWL we aim to help organisations provide the best possible work experience for their employees. Our overall intention is to improve the productivity and performance of an organisation through increased employee work happiness, commitment and engagement. Uniquely, QoWL Ltd combines University level research expertise and professional psychological understanding alongside years of real world business experience. QoWL Ltd is a Private Limited Company in the UK, company number: 6497985. Our registered office is at 24 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth, P01 2RG. Top