COBE Research Publications

Evidence leaders can use.

Explore executive briefings, flagship reports, working papers and research summaries from COBE Research CIC. Each publication translates lived experience and organisational evidence into practical insight for leadership, wellbeing and retention.

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A growing library of workplace intelligence.

Publications are designed for organisational leaders, HR teams, researchers, policy thinkers and workplace wellbeing professionals. Some resources are open access. Others require a short form so we understand who is using the research and how it is informing change.

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Reports and briefings.

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The Hidden Cost of Black Excellence™

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Executive Briefing 2026

The Hidden Cost of Black Excellence™

Five evidence-based insights every organisation should understand about retaining Black and Global Majority talent. This briefing introduces the Three Taxes™, organisational risks and first steps for leadership teams.

  • Executive summary and key findings
  • Business implications for wellbeing, performance and retention
  • Introduction to the COBE Organisational Operating System™
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The Cost of Black Excellence™ Flagship Report

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The Cost of Black Excellence™ Flagship Report

The full flagship publication presenting methodology, findings, thematic analysis and the Excellence Tax™ Framework. Designed for senior leaders, researchers and organisations seeking a deeper evidence base.

  • Full research findings and participant profile
  • Emotional Tax™, Performance Tax™ and Progression Tax™
  • Leadership recommendations and organisational implications
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Leadership Trust and Retention

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Leadership Trust and Retention

A placeholder for future research on leadership trust, racialised stress and retention among Black and Global Majority professionals.

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COBE Elevate™ Briefing

Employer Briefing

COBE Elevate™ Employer Briefing

A corporate briefing showing how culturally informed wellbeing and professional growth provision supports retention and employee outcomes.

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Organisational Audit™ Guide

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Organisational Audit™ Guide

A placeholder guide explaining how organisations assess hidden risks, prioritise interventions and monitor progress using the COBE framework.

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Each download request helps COBE Research CIC understand how the evidence is reaching organisations, researchers and decision makers. Use the same access form for executive briefings, reports and future publications.

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Journal Articles

Peer-reviewed and academic publications.

Conference Papers

Research presented at conferences and sector events.

Working Papers

Developing ideas, concepts and early-stage analysis.

Data Briefings

Short research summaries built around specific findings.

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