DEI Audit and Culture Diagnostics
Human by Practice provides diversity consultancy, DEI consultancy, and workplace culture consultancy services that help organisations understand how diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture are experienced in practice. Through diagnostics, audits, strategy development, and culture change consultancy support, you gain a clear picture of what is working, where barriers exist, and what actions will create the greatest impact.
Based in Edinburgh and working with organisations across Glasgow, the Northeast, London and the wider UK, we help leaders make informed decisions that strengthen culture, engagement, and organisational performance.
How It Works
Agree scope
Every organisation is different. Our diversity and inclusion consultancy approach begins by understanding your priorities, risk profile, strategic objectives, and organisational context. This ensures the work remains focused, proportionate, and aligned to the outcomes you want to achieve.
Establish a clear baseline
A targeted diagnostic provides a detailed snapshot of your current culture. Using surveys and data collection, we explore employee engagement, leadership experiences, management practices, inclusion, belonging, and workplace culture. This creates a reliable baseline from which progress can be measured.
Deepen understanding
Data tells part of the story. Structured interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder conversations help uncover why patterns exist, how experiences differ across groups, and where informal behaviours may not align with organisational intentions.
Review policies, processes, and practice
Culture is shaped by systems as much as people. We review relevant policies, procedures, recruitment practices, escalation routes, decision-making frameworks, and employee experiences to identify opportunities for improvement.
Analyse risk and pressure points
Our experienced consultant-led approach identifies areas where inconsistencies, informal practices, or process gaps may create organisational risk.This helps leaders address challenges proactively before they become larger cultural, operational, or people-related issues.
Diversity Consultancy Services
Our diversity consultancy support is designed to help organisations move beyond awareness and create workplaces where inclusion becomes part of everyday practice. As a trusted company providing workplace culture consultancy and inclusion strategy development, we focus on practical action, measurable progress, and realistic implementation.
Other Services
Micro Diagnostics
Not every challenge requires a full organisational review.
Micro-diagnostics provide focused insight into specific concerns, allowing organisations to understand risks, identify opportunities, and take action quickly.
Areas may include:
- Leadership and management perspectives
- Trust, psychological safety, and confidence to speak up
- Inclusion and fairness in decision-making
- Workplace behaviour and conduct concerns
- Alignment between organisational values and lived culture
- Post-change and post-incident reviews
Strategic DEI Roadmap
A successful DEI consultancy project requires a clear direction.
Our inclusion strategy development process helps organisations understand their current position, define priorities, align accountability, and create practical plans that support long-term progress.
Your roadmap may cover:
- Priority areas informed by diagnostic data
- Behavioural and cultural objectives
- Leadership accountability and ownership
- Fair and inclusive decision-making processes
- Employee network and ERG development
- Measures of success and progress tracking
DEI Audit
Turning strategy into action requires strong foundations.
Our professional diversity and inclusion consultancy services examine the structures, systems, and processes that influence workplace culture every day.
This can include:
- Inclusive recruitment and progression practices
- Accessibility and neuro-inclusion approaches
- Onboarding and induction experiences
- Reporting procedures and sexual harassment prevention frameworks
- Performance management and promotion processes
- Internal communication and decision-making structures
Network Activation
Employee networks, champions, and resource groups can play an important role in culture change when they are supported effectively.
We help organisations create sustainable structures that enable participation, maintain momentum, and support meaningful outcomes.
Support may include:
- Role clarity and responsibilities
- Purpose and governance frameworks
- Activation and engagement planning
- Sustainable workload and boundaries
- Practical resources and templates
- Connections between networks and leadership teams
Why Organisations Choose Human by Practice
Choosing the right specialist can make the difference between activity and impact.
Organisations work with Human by Practice because they want reliable support from an expert who understands how workplace culture, leadership, systems, and behaviours interact.
Our culture change consultancy services focus on practical solutions rather than generic recommendations. Every engagement is tailored to your organisation, informed by evidence, and designed to support lasting change.
From diversity consultancy projects and DEI consultancy programmes to inclusion strategy development and workplace culture consultancy support, our goal is simple - helping organisations create workplaces where people can contribute, belong, and thrive.
Supporting Organisations Across Edinburgh, Glasgow, London & The Northeast
Human by Practice works with organisations throughout Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and the Northeast, providing experienced support across diversity consultancy, workplace culture consultancy, DEI consultancy, and culture change consultancy projects.
Whether you need a specialist consultant to conduct a culture diagnostic, develop an inclusion strategy, review existing practices, or support long-term organisational change, we can help you identify the right next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we start?
We begin with a conversation about your organisation, priorities, and challenges before recommending the most appropriate approach.
Is this suitable for organisations just beginning their DEI journey?
Yes. Our approach is designed to support organisations at different stages of development. Learn more about how I work.
Can you work with senior leaders?
Yes. Leadership engagement is often a critical component of successful culture change. Learn more about our leadership coaching and counselling or take a look at our management and leadership training.
Do you provide a written strategy?
Yes. Strategic recommendations and roadmaps can be provided where appropriate..
Can we combine consulting with training?
Absolutely. Consultancy, leadership development, and training programmes often work best when delivered together. Learn more about our inclusion, neurodiversity and culture training.
How long does the process take?
Timescales vary depending on organisational size, scope, and objectives. We will always agree realistic timelines at the outset.