EDI policy, process & culture reviews

Identify where your organisation’s EDI approach is falling short across policy, processes and culture, and understand what needs to change.

Full review of key organisational policies

 

Mapping of processes (e.g., recruitment, reporting, adjustments, progression)

 

Analysis of culture and behavioural expectations

 

Assessment of reporting, triage and escalation routes

 

Review of anti-racism, disability and neuroinclusion practices

 

Assessment of psychological safety, trust and behaviour norms

 

Listening sessions, interviews or surveys (if within scope)

 

Identification of risk areas, inconsistencies and gaps

 

Clear, evidence-based recommendations

 

Culture Insights Report + Improvement Roadmap

 

SLT or Board presentation

What our policy, process and culture review provides

This service gives you a clear, evidence-based understanding of how your organisation is operating in practice, not just on paper.

Timeline: Approx. 6-12 weeks

Review of 3–6 key policies (e.g., EDI, Dignity at Work, Disciplinary, Grievance, Recruitment, Adjustments)

 

Inclusive language and terminology assessment

 

Review of structure, clarity and accessibility

 

Identification of inconsistencies or areas of risk

 

Review of roles, responsibilities and escalation routes

 

Accessibility & neuroinclusion considerations

 

Clear recommendations for improvement

 

Updated wording or policy edits (if required)

 

1-hour feedback and Q&A session

 

Policy alignment & accessibility review

Need results quickly?
For organisations requiring rapid improvement in specific areas or preparing for internal or external review, we offer targeted, shorter reviews.

Timeline: Approx 1-3 weeks

What we assess

Policies

  • Relevance, clarity and accessibility
  • Alignment with current legislation and best practice
  • Consistency across different areas

Processes

  • Recruitment, progression and performance processes
  • Handling of complaints and concerns
  • Decision-making and accountability structures

Culture

  • Staff experience and perceptions
  • Leadership behaviours and visibility
  • Inclusion across teams and functions

Our approach to policy & culture work

Inclusive & trauma-informed

Policies and processes are reviewed with cultural safety, clarity and lived experience in mind.

Practical & realistic

We offer solutions that work within existing capacity and organisational pressures.

Clear & evidence-based

Recommendations are grounded in good practice, sector insights and lived experience.

Human-centred

We focus on how policies and culture feel to staff, not just how they look on paper.

Aligned with organisational values

We strengthen fairness, clarity, consistency and safety at every stage.

Who is this support for?

This service is particularly valuable for organisations that:

  • Have existing EDI policies but are unsure of their effectiveness
  • Are experiencing staff concerns or inconsistent practice
  • Want an independent, objective view of their organisation
  • Are preparing for external scrutiny or internal change

Part of a wider EDI diagnostic approach

Policy, process and culture reviews are often one part of a broader EDI audit or diagnostic.

If you’re looking for a more comprehensive assessment of your organisation’s EDI position, explore our full EDI audit services.

Understand how your organisation operates in practice

Book a consultation to explore whether a policy, process and culture review is the right next step for your organisation.

Telephone: 0330 133 1218    |    E-mail: support@diversitiq.org

Contact hours:

We’re available Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (UK time).

If you contact us outside these hours, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
 

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