COBE Organisational Audit™

Diagnose the hidden cost before it becomes visible.

A research-led audit for organisations that want to understand hidden workforce risk linked to wellbeing, retention, psychological safety, progression and the Excellence Tax™.

What the audit measures

A structured diagnosis of hidden workforce risk.

The audit looks beneath surface inclusion metrics and examines the conditions that shape retention, wellbeing, performance and progression.

Psychological safety

Voice, safety to challenge, identity suppression, trust and fear of consequences.

Wellbeing risk

Stress, burnout, emotional labour, recovery gaps and culturally relevant support needs.

Retention risk

Exit intention, disengagement, progression barriers and avoidable talent loss.

Performance pressure

Overworking to prove competence, credibility burden and unequal standards.

Progression barriers

Sponsorship, visibility, access to opportunity, leadership pathways and stalled growth.

Leadership accountability

How leaders recognise, respond to and reduce hidden organisational risk.

Audit process

From evidence to action.

The audit turns employee experience into evidence leaders can use.

01

Discovery

Clarify the organisation’s context, workforce profile, concerns and priorities.

02

Diagnostic survey

Collect structured evidence across wellbeing, safety, support, progression and risk.

03

Insight review

Analyse patterns, risk indicators, themes and leadership implications.

04

Action plan

Deliver recommendations, leadership briefing and practical next steps.

Outputs

What your organisation receives.

The audit gives leaders evidence, language and a clear route to action.

Executive audit report

A focused report with findings, risks and recommended actions.

Leadership briefing

A session to help senior leaders understand the implications.

90-day action route

A practical pathway from insight to implementation.

Right fit

For organisations ready to look beneath surface data.

The audit is suited to organisations concerned about retention, progression, wellbeing, employee voice, leadership trust or the hidden cost of workplace excellence.