Workforce Insight Consulting & Academic Research · MCIPD

Where research meets the real world.

Awarded Best Overall Performance at King's College London, with two MSc degrees, both Distinction, 12+ publications, and a book on workforce engagement. I help organisations understand what drives their people — through survey design, mixed-method analytics, and evidence-based reporting. I also work with students and academics on literature reviews, dissertations, and academic writing.

Elmira Bakhshalian, Research Consultant
What I offer

Workforce insight consulting

Understand what drives your people — and what's holding them back. I design and deliver research that gives leadership teams the evidence they need to act.

  • Bespoke survey design and analysis (e.g. engagement, wellbeing, EVP)
  • Analysis of existing workforce data (e.g. engagement, absence, turnover)
  • Evidence-based reports for senior leadership
  • Behavioural science research
  • Research and evaluation for product and framework development
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Academic research

I work with students and academics — from undergraduates to Master's level — in psychology, occupational psychology, HRM, and related fields. Published, peer-reviewed expertise brought to your work.

  • Literature reviews and systematic reviews
  • Dissertation collaboration
  • Academic and essay writing
  • Coursework development
  • Referencing (APA & Harvard)
  • Lab reports
  • SPSS support
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Trusted by

NHS · British Medical Association · Local Government Association · Kinetiq · Goldsmiths, University of London · Silverman Research · Occpsyence · Mindset · Vibe · Senovis · Podium · Engage & Prosper

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Best Overall Performance, King's College London
10+
Years' experience
12+
Publications
150+
UK organisations studied
2
MSc degrees (Distinction)
Publications & Speaking

Published author. Conference speaker. Evidence practitioner.

Author of 12+ publications including the book PEP® Dr: Unlocking the Puzzles of Peak Engagement and Performance, co-authored with Dr Martin Reddington. Research featured on national front pages and cited in Scottish Parliament debate.

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Ready to make evidence-based decisions?

Whether you need workforce insight consulting for your organisation or academic research support for your studies, I'd be glad to hear from you.

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