Move from reporting to assurance.

Strategic, forward-thinking organisations
protect and retain their people and attract top talent by safeguarding their culture.

Boards receive plenty of information about workplace culture.

That does not mean they have assurance.

Granat helps boards understand whether they have the information and evidence they need to oversee workplace culture and conduct risks.

Good governance requires confidence that organisational controls are working effectively.

THE WHY

Your culture. Your risk. Your opportunity.

Workplace culture and conduct are governance issues, supported by obligations under New Zealand health and safety, employment and human rights legislation.

Good oversight protects people, strengthens organisational performance, and helps organisations attract and retain talented people.

Culture risk is difficult to govern when evidence is fragmented.

Individually these signals may not appear significant. Together they may point to a culture and conduct risk

Turnover may rise in one team

Engagement may decline

Sick leave may increase

Exit interviews may identify recurring concerns.

Individually these signals may not appear significant. Together they may point to a culture and conduct risk

Turnover may rise in one team

Engagement may decline

Sick leave may increase

Exit interviews may identify recurring concerns.

National labour force projections: 2020(base)–2073 | Stats NZ

National labour force projections: 2020(base)–2073 | Stats NZ

THE PROBLEM

Workplace culture failures create significant costs and risk to organisations.

Beyond the financial and reputational toll,
the personal and
emotional impact on
your people is profound.

Workplace culture failures create significant costs

Workplace bullying and harassment cost New Zealand employers an estimated $1.34 billion each year. Beyond the financial cost, organisations may face reduced productivity, increased turnover, reputational damage, and harm to their people.

The goal is not simply to respond when problems arise.

The goal is to identify risks early and prevent harm before it occurs.

$1.34 billion

The cost of bullying and harassment

in New Zealand for employers.

(Annually)

KPMG. (2024). Counting the Cost: Estimating the economic cost of workplace bullying and harassment on New Zealand employers. Wellington: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata New Zealand Human Rights Commission.

Can your board answer these questions with confidence?

We help you get ahead of the problem.

Are we receiving the right information about workplace culture?

Do we understand our culture and conduct risks?
Do we know whether organisational controls are working?
Can we identify emerging risks early?
Can we demonstrate active oversight?

Our framework examines three areas of assurance.

Leadership and culture

Systems and supports

Learning and improvementce

The Board Assurance Health Check identifies assurance gaps

The Granat Board Assurance Health Check helps directors understand whether they are receiving the information and evidence needed to oversee workplace culture and conduct risks.

Through a short, confidential board self-assessment, we provide an independent snapshot of the board's current assurance position.

The Health Check identifies:

where assurance is strong
where confidence varies across the board
where assumptions may be replacing evidence
where important information may not be reaching directors
where further board attention may be needed

The result is a practical report that helps boards focus discussion, identify priorities, and strengthen oversight.

Fixed fee: $5,000 + GST

The Granat Board Assurance Health Check helps directors understand whether they are receiving the information and evidence needed to oversee workplace culture and conduct risks.

Through a short, confidential board self-assessment, we provide an independent snapshot of the board's current assurance position.

The Health Check identifies:

where assurance is strong
where confidence varies across the board
where assumptions may be replacing evidence
where important information may not be reaching directors
where further board attention may be needed

The result is a practical report that helps boards focus discussion, identify priorities, and strengthen oversight.

Fixed fee: $5,000 + GST

Workplace verification tests whether culture and conduct systems work in practice.

Most organisations have policies, training, and reporting processes.

The question is whether they are working as intended.

Granat Workplace Verification examines systems, culture, and practice to:

identify what is working
identify what is not working
find gaps in systems and accountability
surface culture and conduct risks
strengthen confidence in governance and organisational culture

Pricing reflects the organisation and scope of the work.

GET IN TOUCH TO KNOW YOUR RISK

OUR ORGANISATION

We help boards identify risks before they become governance problems.

We believe more can be done earlier to prevent harm from occuring.

Granat combines governance, risk management, research, and evaluation to help boards and leaders identify gaps, test assumptions and strengthen oversight before concerns become significant problems.

Our approach is:

independent
evidence-based
practical
prevention-focused
designed for boards and leaders

GOVERNANCE, RISK & RESEARCH IN ONE TEAM

Karen Whitehead

Karen is people-focused and specialises in helping businesses address workplace risks. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, she brings over 20 years of experience in risk management and strategic planning. Karen’s approach is grounded in the belief that identifying problems is the first step toward positive change.

Sandar Duckworth

Sandar is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and works with organisations to create safer, more respectful workplace cultures. She specialises in conducting sensitive reviews and advising on policies that support safe, respectful business cultures and environments. Sandar believes that great workplaces are built on dignity and integrity.

Liz Smith

Liz helps organisations use data and insights to create lasting improvements for their teams and communities. As a professional member of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, she has extensive experience in leading research and evaluations and focuses on delivering practical solutions to complex challenges. Liz believes insights about the present are key to shaping a better future.

Ready to move from reporting to assurance?

Ready to learn what’s happening in your workplace?

Your culture. Your risk. Your opportunity.

Whether you are seeking an independent view of your board's assurance position or a deeper understanding of organisational culture and conduct risks, we'd be happy to talk.

Much research exists about what needs to be done to improve workplace culture and remove harassment and bullying – but less action is taken to make the necessary changes to get there.

Get In Touch

When people thrive at work, their workplaces thrive too. We help you grow and nurture a healthy, productive and resilient working culture and environment for your people. Using our expertise and data-driven tools, you can proactively identify, uncover, address and manage workplace issues before they escalate.

Physical Address:
11/94 Dixon Street

Te Aro

WELLINGTON 6011