S.A.F.E. Score Framework™

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The S.A.F.E. Score Framework™ offers organizations a clear, actionable model for evaluating and strengthening inclusive systems. Grounded in industrial-organizational psychology, HR best practices, and trauma-informed design, it equips leaders to move from awareness to measurable progress. 

Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse not only in identity but also in how individuals communicate, process information, and engage with work. Yet most systems were not built with that diversity in mind. Inclusion efforts that overlook infrastructure lead to avoidable harm, lost talent, and reputational risk.

• 1 in 5 adults are neurodivergent, and many remain undiagnosed
• EEOC claims related to disability and accommodation failure are on the rise, especially involving cognitive, mental health, and invisible conditions. 
• High-performance cultures that ignore accessibility and psychological harm drive burnout, disengagement, and attrition.

• Evidence-Based: Developed by an I/O psychology researcher with deep HR experience 
• Holistic: Integrates legal, cultural, and behavioral indicators of workplace health 
• Action-Oriented: Designed to produce measurable change, not only insight 
• Scalable: Applicable across industries and adaptable to teams of all sizes

Bridging the gap between legal compliance and lived experience, giving organizations a blueprint for:

• Reduced legal risk and reputational exposure 
• Identifying gaps in accessibility, equity, and retention strategies
• Guiding universal design implementation
• Enhancing inclusion outcomes across the employee lifecycle 

Safety
Assesses both interpersonal and procedural safety. Ensures employees can voice concerns, ask for support, and participate authentically without fear of retaliation or judgment.

Accessibility
Evaluates whether tools, workflows, environments, and communication systems reduce cognitive, sensory, and processing barriers for all employees.

Freedom
Measures the level of flexibility and autonomy within roles, expectations, and performance systems, supporting employees’ natural work rhythms, thinking styles, and communication preferences.

Equity
Audit existing systems for inclusion in access, advancement, and support. 

Using the S.A.F.E. Score Framework™ as a diagnostic tool, we generate a baseline score for each pillar. This score becomes your organizational roadmap: highlighting strengths, identifying growth areas, and prioritizing improvements. Each stage of the employee experience can then be aligned with the framework using real data.