Methodology
A structured approach to measuring organisational psychosocial risk exposure — calibrated for governance oversight and continuous improvement.
The Assessment
Beacon Index uses a focused five-question assessment to generate a composite 0–100 risk score. Each question maps to a calibrated domain, producing a governance-ready metric in under two minutes.
Question 2 of 5
Limited
Insufficient resources
Moderate
Adequate support
Strong
Excellent resources
Each response maps to calibrated thresholds. The final score aggregates across all five domains.
The Methodology
Beacon Index thresholds are derived from psychosocial hazard research and aligned to ISO 45003:2021 — the international standard for managing psychosocial health and safety at work.
Each of the five domains maps to ISO 45003 hazard categories, ensuring the instrument captures system-level conditions rather than individual sentiment. The scoring algorithm preserves core weighting integrity while allowing organisations to align tolerance bands to their specific governance framework.
ISO 45003:2021 Aligned
Psychosocial hazard management
Workload pressures and autonomy in task execution
Organisational backing and resource availability
Interpersonal dynamics and conflict resolution pathways
Expectation clarity and accountability structures
Organisational change handling and transition support
The Dashboard
Instant access to composite scores, domain breakdowns, and trend analysis — designed for board reporting and executive oversight.
Composite Risk Score
Domain Breakdown
Score Trend (Last 4 Assessments)
Group-Level Reporting
Beyond the organisational composite, Beacon Index provides group-level breakdowns — enabling leaders to identify specific areas requiring attention without compromising individual anonymity.
Scores aggregated at team or business unit level
Domain-level drill-downs identify specific risk areas
Trend tracking across assessment cycles
Exportable reports for board packs and governance meetings
Group Leader View
Group Score
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Risk Band
ModerateTeam Breakdown
Attention Required
Backend Team shows declining trend over last 2 cycles. Review Role Clarity and Support & Resources domains.
Research Foundation
Beacon Index is grounded in psychosocial hazard research and aligned to international standards — ensuring the instrument captures what matters for governance oversight.
Calibrated against psychosocial hazard research and organisational psychology literature. Domains map directly to ISO 45003:2021 hazard categories.
Measures organisational conditions — not individual sentiment. Produces composite scores suitable for governance reporting without compromising privacy.
Calibrated for early strain detection — identifying systemic conditions before they manifest as individual harm or regulatory exposure.
Contact Beacon Index to discuss how structured psychosocial risk measurement can support your organisation's governance framework.