Five evidence-based insights every organisation should understand about retaining Black and Global Majority talent.
Based on responses from more than 1,100 Black professionals across the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, this briefing highlights hidden organisational risks affecting wellbeing, retention and performance.
Independent
Research
1,100+
Participants
4
Countries
Evidence-Based
Framework
COBE
Research CIC
Each finding links lived experience to organisational risk, practical leadership action and measurable business outcomes.
89%
Reported one or more health impacts associated with workplace stress.
84%
Feel they must work harder than colleagues to prove competence.
75%
Have considered leaving their organisation to protect their wellbeing.
77%
Lack access to culturally relevant workplace support.
A focused leadership briefing designed to help organisations understand the workplace conditions that reduce wellbeing, performance and retention.
Emotional Tax™, Performance Tax™ and Progression Tax™.
Retention risk, burnout, productivity drag and leadership pipeline gaps.
The early indicators organisations often miss until talent leaves.
Practical actions leaders can take before commissioning wider work.
Many workforce challenges sit beneath standard engagement metrics. Employees stay silent. Managers misread the signs. Organisations only see the cost once absence, burnout or resignation becomes visible.
The Executive Research Briefing gives senior leaders a structured way to understand these risks before they become expensive.
Complete the form to receive the Executive Research Briefing and start a focused conversation about wellbeing, retention and hidden workforce risk.
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It is designed for leaders responsible for people, culture, wellbeing, talent, inclusion, retention and organisational performance.
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