People Readiness Index™

The evidence leaders, regulators, and investors actually trust.

The People Readiness Index™ (PRI) is a comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic that reveals how prepared your organisation is for growth, regulation, and acquisition — across leadership, governance, compliance, culture, and people operations.

PRI™ moves beyond assumptions and anecdotal reassurance. It provides the defensible depth needed when external scrutiny matters most: CQC inspection, investor due diligence, rapid scaling, or acquisition.

This is the diagnostic you commission when the stakes are real.

What PRI™ delivers

A 30-point assessment that:

Identifies hidden exposure — Reveals the gaps, risks, and blind spots that often go unnoticed until regulators or investors find them
Benchmarks against reality — Measures your organisation against CQC/Care Inspectorate/Ofsted expectations and sector best practice
Quantifies your readiness — Converts complex HR and compliance performance into a single, clear People Readiness Score™ (0-100)
Prioritises what matters — Provides a risk-ranked action plan showing exactly where to focus first
Creates defensible evidence — Builds an audit trail that supports governance, inspection readiness, and stakeholder confidence

You receive:

Comprehensive written report (~30 pages) with scored assessment across 5 pillars
Heat map showing where exposure is most likely to surface
Priority action roadmap categorised by regulatory risk
Financial impact analysis quantifying the cost of inaction

Who it's for

Care providers preparing for CQC, Care Inspectorate, or Ofsted inspection
Leadership teams scaling rapidly and needing assurance that people infrastructure can keep pace
Organisations in pre-acquisition due diligence or investor readiness phases
Boards and executives requiring defensible evidence — not opinion — on people and compliance readiness

Why it matters

Growing organisations often rely on dangerous assumptions:
"HR is fine." "We're compliant." "Culture is solid."

PRI™ cuts through this — built for scrutiny™ — delivering the depth and credibility needed when it matters most, without the cost or disruption of a full consultancy engagement.

The Alternative Costs More

Failed CQC inspection: £180k+ average remediation cost
Due diligence complications: 5-10% reduction in acquisition valuation
Regulatory intervention: Loss of referrals, reputation damage, management distraction

PRI™ identifies these risks before they materialise — at a fraction of the cost of fixing them under pressure.

Not sure you need the full PRI™ yet?
Start with the People Readiness Signal™ for a fast, focused signal and your top three exposure areas. If deeper insight is needed, PRS™ can be credited towards PRI™ within 60 days — so there's no duplication.

PRI™ badge + certificate (included with Plus and Premium)

Once you've completed your PRI™ assessment, you receive official recognition of your commitment to people readiness and operational excellence:

Digital Badge: Display your People Readiness Level™ (Outstanding/Good/Requires Improvement) on LinkedIn, email signatures, or your website
Certificate of Accreditation: Suitable for internal display, board packs, or investor presentations

These aren't vanity credentials — they signal to regulators, investors, and partners that you've proactively assessed and are actively managing people-related risk.

Choose Your People Readiness Package

PRI Core - £2,495

• New Registered Managers or services completing a baseline readiness check ✓
• Leaders needing a clear, defensible starting point ✓
• Full 30-question assessment ✓
• Comprehensive written report (c30 pages) ✓
• Priority action roadmap ✓
PRI PLUS - £3,995 (MOST POPULAR)

• Services preparing for CQC inspection or needing expert interpretation ✓
• Leaders who want judgement and clarity, not just a report ✓
• Everything in Core, plus: ✓
• Executive interpretation & challenge ✓
• Prioritisation under real-world constraints ✓
• 45-minute executive strategy session ✓
• 60-day clarification window ✓
PRI Premium - £6,495

• Services committed to 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings, M&A readiness, or sustained improvement ✓
• Everything in Plus, plus: ✓
• Extended 60-minute strategy session ✓
• Quarterly progress calls (x3) ✓
• Priority 1 implementation guidance ✓

Your People Readiness Level Explained (Regulatory Alignment):

  
            Rating
            Score Range
            Operational Impact & Readiness Under Scrutiny
        
                Outstanding
            
            88–100%
            
                People systems are highly mature and consistently applied. Strong assurance, low exposure, and well positioned for growth, investment, or inspection scrutiny.
            
                Good
            
            63–87%
            
                Robust governance with reliable people practices. Minor, targeted improvements will strengthen consistency and audit-ready evidence.
            
                Requires Improvement
            
            39–62%
            
                Core controls exist but are inconsistently embedded. Gaps may affect scalability, continuity, and confidence under inspection or audit without targeted action.
            
                Inadequate
            
            0–38%
            
                Material gaps in governance, compliance, and/or leadership controls. Immediate action is required to reduce exposure and stabilise delivery.