Workplace assessments are structured evaluations designed to understand how an employee’s abilities, needs and environment interact to influence their performance at work. They help identify strengths and areas where support may be needed with practical adjustments that can improve wellbeing and effectiveness on the job. 

For employers: Workplace assessments support inclusive practice and help create environments where all staff can thrive. 

For employees: They offer a pathway to understanding personal working styles and accessing appropriate support.

Workplace assessments help create more inclusive, accessible, and productive working environments. They can:

• Reduce stress and burnout
  
  

• Improve job performance and satisfaction
  
  

• Build understanding between employees and employers
  
  

• Provide a clear rationale for workplace adjustments
  
  

• Support people in maintaining employment and achieving their potential
  
  

They are often used to support Access to Work applications or internal workplace adjustment processes.