Good decisions are rooted in good data. Our research programme provides the evidence base organisations need to make progress with confidence, clarity, and credibility.

Designed to reflect the lived experiences of diverse communities and the cultural fabric of Aotearoa New Zealand, our research approach commits to:

• Co-design and community voice – working alongside those most impacted
• Transparency and rigour – using credible, replicable methods
• Tiriti alignment – ensuring Māori perspectives are meaningfully integrated
• Actionable insight – translating findings into change, not just reporting

We understand that data is not neutral — and that how we ask, listen, and report matters.

Annual research programme - The Workplace Inclusion Barometer

Our annual research programme, The Workplace Inclusion Barometer, tracks national and sector-level trends in workplace inclusion, providing a trusted evidence base for understanding what’s changing and what still needs attention.

These reports offer:

• Robust, independent insight into employee experiences and organisational practice
• Data that supports better decision-making for inclusion and culture strategy
• Benchmarking that helps organisations understand where they sit in the national landscape

Each year, we publish a flagship national report alongside deep dives into key sectors, themes, or population groups. These reports set the benchmark for measuring inclusion in Aotearoa and are widely cited across business, media, and government.