Understand your workplace with our EquityIQ audit

Need equity in governance and leadership roles?

Stuck for how to understand your workplace dynamics?

Looking to attract and retain diverse employees?

EquityIQ is a trusted audit and certification tool that helps you reach workplace equity. Find out more by booking a free, no-obligation discovery meeting with one of our experts. 

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Equity benefits everyone

And an EquityIQ audit and certification helps you get there.

Gain a clearer, more holistic view of your workplace with our three pronged approach:

A deep dive into key workplace policies and processes:

  • Recruitment

  • Cultivating People & Careers

  • Pay & Benefits

  • Organisational wellbeing

  • Culture & Attitude

  • Gender balance as a Strategic Goal

Analysis of headline data to see how the organisation compares to global averages.

Employee sentiment data to help identify discrepancies between employee perceptions on policy implementation and what policies are looking to achieve

That’s what EquityIQ is for: we use data and research to give you the insights and support to understand your workplace.

There’s no judgement, no criticism, no taking anything away from others: we help you create new ways of working so everyone can thrive at work. And when your people thrive, your organisation thrives too.

EquityIQ recognises your commitment to change

EquityIQ covers 300 pieces of data, including analysis of your policies, pay, and employee experience, giving you the full picture of how your organisation is performing. 

It goes deeper than annual gender pay gap reporting to demonstrate your commitment to workplace equity — bolstered by our expertise and support.

EquityIQ:

  • Helps you understand your workplace

  • Improves your reputation

  • Facilitates equity in leadership & governance

  • Helps you attract and retain top talent

Who is EquityIQ for?

  • Organisations of all sizes and within any industry

  • Organisations that are committed to change

  • Organisations that see the business case for equity

So if you’re ready to make a change and reap the rewards of understanding your business, you can get certified with EquityIQ.

Why get certified?

Whether they’re shopping or searching for jobs, people want companies to share their values. And 31% of people see inequality as their biggest concern.

Lead5050 EquityIQ certification shows you care about the same things as your customers, candidates and employees — it makes you stand out in a values-driven job market, and reassures your people they’ll be safe, valued and successful at your organisation.

And that leads to:

  • Happier, more productive employees

  • Better decision making

  • Improved staff retention

  • Reduced recruitment costs

Equity is good for your employees, good for your reputation, and good for your bottom line.

  • “Two thirds of employees want their employer to share their values.”

    — World Economic Forum report

  • “Behaviors of leaders (be they senior executives or managers) can drive up to 70 percentage points of difference between the proportion of employees who feel highly included and the proportion of those who do not.”

    — Deloitte’s research

  • “Without an inclusive environment, even an organization with a diverse employee population will probably struggle to improve its long-term performance.”

    — McKinsey

  • “55% see alignment on values as more important than a pay rise.”

    — World Economic Forum report

  • “Only 67 percent of employees state that people of different backgrounds have an equal chance of being promoted and 69 percent for an equal chance of being hired.”

    — McKinsey

  • “60% of Gen Z and Millennials say values are a deal-breaker.”

    — World Economic Forum report

HOW WE HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR WORKPLACE DYNAMICS

The EquityIQ certification process

  • We combine data on your policies, processes, and pay and benefits packages with an anonymous employee survey, to help you measure and understand the return on investment of your DE&I spend.

  • You’ll get your results in a comprehensive report with tailored, data-driven recommendations. So you can focus your workplace equity efforts where you’ll get the best results.

  • We’ll support you to implement the recommendations and become a more equitable place to work. And you’ll get our stamp of approval to show employees, customers, candidates and investors you’re committed to workplace equity.

How we score certified employers

By taking the Lead5050 audit, you’ve already gone above and beyond: you’ve shown curiosity, commitment, and a drive for change that goes further than reporting pay gap stats once a year.

And that deserves recognition. So if you’re on your way to equity, we’ll award you a star rating to acknowledge the brilliant work you’ve done so far — from ‘excellent’ to ‘exceptional’.

  • 1 Star

    Excellent work: keep it up to reach equity

  • 2 Star

    Outstanding progress towards gender equity

  • 3 Star

    A shining example of an equitable workplace

  • 4 Star

    Almost as equitable as it’s possible to be

  • 5 Star

    Exceptionally equitable: a utopian workplace

What Lead5050 Certification covers

Our analysis identifies what’s holding you back from 50/50 gender representation and contributing towards your gender pay gap, focusing on these six areas:

  • Are your hiring processes clear, fair, unbiased and accessible?

  • How do you support your employees’ progression and development?

  • How well do your rewards packages meet your employees’ needs?

  • How do you keep employees happy, healthy, engaged and productive?

  • How do you challenge sexism, and ensure your culture is inclusive?

  • Does your leadership team take accountability for workplace equity?

Workplace equity support for small businesses

Only firms with 250+ employees have to publish their gender pay gap report. But there’s no minimum headcount to start working towards equity!

Workplace equity is vital for small businesses just as much as large organisations.

It enhances diversity and innovation, leading to a broader range of ideas and perspectives.

It promotes a fair and inclusive work environment, increasing employee morale and productivity.

Finally, it expands the customer base by catering to a diverse clientele, boosting profitability.

The Lead5050 Certification will help you make a positive change!

 

  • “Twin Group are committed to ensuring gender equality throughout all our companies and working with Lead5050 has given us confidence that we are on the right track.”

    — Joanne Sayer, Group HR Director, Twin Group

  • “The process of working with the Lead5050 team was very simple and the team were extremely responsive to any questions and feedback.”

    — Joanne Sayer, Group HR Director, Twin Group

  • “The certification process makes you really evaluate your policies and process, and as a bonus it covers much more than gender equality.”

    — Joanne Sayer, Group HR Director, Twin Group

  • “The feedback was thorough and has provided us with constructive objectives we can put in place to continue on our gender equality journey.”

    — Joanne Sayer, Group HR Director, Twin Group

  • “I would recommend Lead5050 to any organisation serious about diversity in their business.”

    — Joanne Sayer, Group HR Director, Twin Group

 How do you compare to your competitors?

See how your record on gender equality compares to over 10,000 UK employers with the Equity Index.
We’ve combined every piece of information from your gender pay gap report to give a score out of 100.
The closer you are to 100, the closer you are to workplace equity.

Book your Certification consultation

An equitable future starts with a conversation. Book a Discovery Meeting with our experts to start your journey to workplace equity.