Division 06

Research, Insights & Advisory Intelligence

Good decisions about people deserve the same rigour as decisions about capital. We provide research and advisory intelligence that leaders can act on.

Overview

We undertake commissioned research on workforce, leadership, culture and inclusion questions that matter to your organisation, using methods matched to the question and the sensitivity of the data.

Findings are translated into clear briefings for executives and boards, with practical implications and options rather than reports that sit on a shelf.

What we do

  • 01

    Commissioned research

    Bespoke research projects on workforce, leadership, culture and inclusion questions.

  • 02

    Executive briefings

    Concise, decision-ready briefings for executive teams and boards on emerging people issues.

  • 03

    Workforce intelligence

    Analysis of workforce data and trends to inform planning, capability and inclusion decisions.

  • 04

    Employee listening

    Surveys, focus groups and interviews designed to surface honest insight about the workplace.

  • 05

    Evidence reviews

    Structured reviews of available evidence to inform policy and program decisions.

  • 06

    Advisory support

    Ongoing advisory relationships for leaders who want a trusted external perspective.

When organisations call us

  • The board is asking questions about culture or workforce that existing data cannot answer.
  • A major people decision needs an independent evidence base.
  • Employee feedback is collected but rarely turned into action.
  • Leaders want a clearer view of emerging workforce trends in their sector.

Questions we explore with you

  1. What decision will this research inform?
  2. Which voices and data sources are needed for a credible answer?
  3. Who needs to see the findings, and in what form?

Ways of working

  • Research projects
  • Executive and board briefings
  • Listening programs
  • Data analysis
  • Advisory retainers

Related program areas

  • Workforce Insight Briefings

    Tailored briefings on workforce, culture and inclusion evidence relevant to your sector.

    Executives and boards
  • Employee Listening Design

    Designing listening approaches that produce honest insight and lead to action.

    People and culture teams
All program areas
Next divisionLeadership & Executive Development

Talk to us about research, insights & advisory intelligence.

Tell us what you are working on. An adviser will review your request and follow up to understand your context before proposing anything.