About Us

Improving Employee Wellbeing with Scientific Precision

Creating happier employees and healthier organizations through data-driven diagnostic insights and wellbeing solutions.

Psynalytics Was Born From a Simple Yet Powerful Belief

Work should be beneficial and not detrimental to wellbeing

Psynalytics Was Born From a Simple Yet Powerful Belief

Work should be beneficial and not detrimental to wellbeing

But in Reality

Work Destroys Mental Health

Today we see unprecedented levels of burnout, mental health struggles, and job dissatisfaction that are crippling both employees and businesses.

On top of that, organizations are pouring billions into wellbeing interventions, yet 98% fail to deliver results.

Rising Burnout & Mental Health Problems

Research indicates unprecedented levels of work-related mental health disorders and burnout in recent years. A study by Demerouti (2024) and Deloitte (2023) reported a 27% increase in burnout cases across various industries since 2022. Furthermore, findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry revealed a 35% rise in work-related depression and anxiety disorders over the past five years, significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Corporate Costs of Burnout Increasing

When it comes to workplace mental health, the costs are staggering. Deloitte (2023) reported that in the finance sector employees experiencing burnout cost their companies over £5,397 per year. For managers earning £70,000 and above, burnout costs companies around £11,000 annually if they stay, and up to £46,000 if they leave. These numbers triple for senior executives ranging from £41,840 if they stay, and up to £191,840 if they leave.

Even general employees with untreated mental health conditions miss an average of 31 workdays yearly and lose another 28 days to reduced productivity while present. Each missed workday costs companies approximately £640, making workplace mental health not just a human issue, but a critical business concern.

Wellbeing Interventions DONT Work

Almost all corporate employee wellbeing initiatives fail to produce any meaningful improvements in employee mental health or wellbeing. In a study by Flemming (2024), it was found that 98% of all individual level employee wellbeing interventions implemented in the UK failed to produce any improvements in wellbeing or performance.  The resulted in a staggering annual cost of €450-500 billion (Flemming, 2024; HBR, 2023).

Organizational Change Initiatives Fail

But its not just wellbeing interventions that fail to deliver. More than 80% of organisational restructuring or change plans fail to deliver the expected value in the planned time (Singh & Ramedeo, 2020). Similarly, 70% of change initiatives fail to achieve their intended goals due to poor problem diagnosis, execution and planning (McKinsey, 2022).

Toxic Workplace Cultures Are The Norm

Business Insider (2023) reports that a substantial number of CEOs acknowledge that their workplace culture is toxic, which can exacerbate mental health issues among employees. A recent survey revealed that 52% of CEOs believe their workplace culture is toxic which is a higher percentage than employees themselves report. This admission highlights a troubling awareness of the problem without effective action to address it.

Work Engagement ≠ Performance

Organizations’ obsession with employee engagement metrics reveals a puzzling paradox.

Organizations report high employee engagement yet see no corresponding improvement in performance outcomes.

For fifteen years, Gallup’s engagement surveys of S&P 500 companies have shown consistently high levels around 70% – yet during this same period, we’ve witnessed unprecedented volatility in actual business performance and record-breaking stock market highs.

Even more telling, academic research has failed to establish any meaningful correlation between engagement scores and hard performance metrics.

This suggests we’re chasing a metric that looks good on paper but fails to translate into real business value. Organizations are investing millions in improving engagement scores while missing the metrics that truly matter for business success and employee wellbeing.

So Both the Wellbeing Industry and Organisations are BROKEN

Countless organizations waste millions in interventions that dont work. Because they aim to fix problems without understanding and addressing their actual causes.

These well intentioned initiatives, not only fails to provide any real world ROI, but also caused harm in the process.

Our Mission is to FIX that

Our mission is to enhance the effectiveness of wellbeing interventions and combat the rise of work-related mental health issues.

We want to empower leaders with scientific, data-driven intelligence that will improve their organisational health and employee wellbeing.

We want to replace guesswork with evidence, and generic solutions with targeted interventions that deliver measurable results.

Who We Are

Psynalytics

We’re a data-driven, science-based organizational diagnostic and employee wellbeing assessment and development solutions consultancy​

Why We Exist

In a world where 99% of interventions fail, we see a pressing need to help organisations do better by:

Improving Wellbeing Interventions

We exist to transform the effectiveness of employee wellbeing interventions, ensuring they deliver real, lasting impact

Combating Rising Mental Health Problems

We're driven by the urgency to address the rising tide of work-related mental health issues and to provide meaningful, data-driven, solutions that has lasting impact.

Enhancing Organisational Decision Making

By combining real-time data with scientific rigor, we want to empower organisations to make informed, effective choices about the wellbeing of their people through accurate and actionable insights.

Creating Personalized Wellbeing Models

One-size-fits-all solutions dont work. We believe in creating bottom-up, personalized models of wellbeing and interventions that reflect the unique needs of each individual.

Compassionate leaders peer through foggy lenses as they make vital decisions about their people's wellbeing. When good intentions meet poor data, it creates dangerous illusions of progress.

- Prof. Llewellyn E. van Zyl (Ph.D)

What We Believe

Our philosophy is anchored in a set of core principles that guide everything we do

Science at the Core

Clarity in Complexity

Modern organizations are complex. We aim to simplify the path to success with data-driven clarity and actionable insights

Data-Driven Predictions and Decisions

We harness advanced analytics to link employee well-being metrics to hard performance outcomes to help organizations make smarter, evidence-based decisions for better outcomes.

Science at the Core

We believe in the power of science to solve complex challenges. Every solution we provide is rooted in rigorous research and data-driven evidence to ensure credibility and actionable results.

We understand that modern workplaces are intricate and multifaceted. Our role is to simplify this complexity—providing clear, actionable insights that empower organizations to make informed decisions with confidence.

Empowering Human Potential

We go beyond solving problems—we help organizations and their people flourish by building on their strengths and creating a culture of sustainable growth.

 

Holistic Perspectives

Organizations are complex, and no two are the same. That’s why we take a 360-degree view, incorporating insights from employees, leaders, customers, and stakeholders to build a complete picture of organizational dynamics.

Staying ahead of the curve is essential. We embrace cutting-edge technology, including machine learning, advanced analytics, and diagnostic tools, to offer forward-thinking solutions. By continuously innovating, we help organizations adapt to change, seize opportunities, and maintain a competitive edge.

Innovation for Impact

Staying ahead of the curve is essential. We are at the forefront of people analytics, harnessing the latest advancements in machine learning, data analytics, and diagnostic tools to offer forward-thinking solutions.

How we Approach Things: Our Unique Methodology

We utilize our 5 A’s Methodology to deliver comprehensive, data-driven solutions that transform organizations and elevate employee wellbeing. Our structured approach ensures that every aspect of your organizational health is meticulously analyzed and optimized for sustained success.

Phase 1: Alignment

Overview

We believe that effective solutions stem from a profound understanding of your organization’s unique culture, goals, and challenges. Our Aligning phase is dedicated to immersing ourselves in your business environment to establish a solid foundation for our partnership.

Key Activities
  1. Full Organizational Immersion: Conducting thorough interviews and workshops with key stakeholders to grasp your company’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
  2. Cultural Assessment: Evaluating your organizational culture through surveys, focus groups, and observational studies to identify underlying values, behaviors, and norms.
  3. Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that our initiatives are directly aligned with your short-term and long-term business strategy and goals so we can foster synergy between our strategies and your organizational priorities.
  4. Pain Point Identification: Identifying specific challenges and pain points that hinder organizational performance and employee satisfaction, paving the way for targeted interventions.
Benefits
  1. Tailored Solutions: Customized strategies that resonate with your organization’s unique context.
  2. Enhanced Collaboration: Building a strong partnership through mutual understanding and trust.
  3. Strategic Focus: Ensuring that all efforts are directed towards achieving your core business objectives.

Phase 2: Assessment

Overview

In the Assessing phase, we employ scientifically validated diagnostic tools to measure the critical drivers and barriers affecting your organizational health and employee wellbeing. This data-driven assessment links qualitative employee experiences with quantitative performance metrics, providing a holistic view of your organization’s dynamics.

Key Activities
  1. Developing Customized Assessments: Designing tailored top down and bottom up psychometric tests and organizational diagnostic models that align with your specific organizational needs and objectives.
  2. Comprehensive Data Collection: Utilizing a multi-source, multi-method approach to gather data from various sources (e.g. employee self-assessments, financial performance metrics like EBIT), through various methods (quantitative assessments & qualitative evaluations , objective data sources) and from multiple stakeholders (e.g. employees, customers, suppliers)
  3. Soft and Hard Metrics Integration: We relate our ‘soft’ assessments (e.g., employee wellbeing scores) with ‘hard’ organisational performance indicators (e.g., financial performance, EBIT, turnover rates) to identify exactly how your people matters affect organizational growth and performance.
  4. Ensuring Validity and Reliability: Ensuring that all our assessments are scientifically valid and reliable in order to ensure that we obtain accurate data so we can provide effective and actionable insights.
Benefits
  1. In-Depth Insights: Uncovering the key factors that drive or hinder your organizational performance and employee wellbeing.
  2. Data-Driven Decision Making: Providing a robust data foundation for informed strategic planning and interventions.
  3. Objective Analysis: Eliminating biases by linking subjective employee experiences with objective performance metrics.

Phase 3: Analysis

Overview

Our Analysis phase transforms raw data into actionable insights. We delve deep into the data to uncover root causes of issues and identify hidden opportunities for growth, presenting our findings through compelling, story-driven narratives that highlight your organization’s greatest opportunities for improvement and resource optimization.

Key Activities
  1. Data Analysis & Interpretation: Employing advanced analytical techniques to process and interpret complex data sets, identifying significant trends and relationships. From Descriptive, to Diagnostic and Predictive, we mine the data for all insights.
  2. Root Cause Analysis: Pinpointing the underlying causes of organizational challenges and employee dissatisfaction to address issues at their source.
  3. Opportunity Identification: Discovering untapped opportunities for enhancing performance, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth.
  4. Story-Driven Reporting: Creating intuitive and engaging reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives tailored to your organization’s context.
  5. Visualization Tools: Utilizing data visualization tools (e.g., dashboards, infographics) to present insights in an easily digestible and impactful manner.
Benefits
  1. Clear Understanding: Gaining a comprehensive understanding of your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
  2. Strategic Insights: Leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and prioritize initiatives.
  3. Enhanced Communication: Facilitating effective communication of findings to all stakeholders through visually appealing and understandable reports.

Phase 4: Architecting

Overview

In the Architecting phase, we translate our insights into strategic, data-driven roadmaps designed to address identified challenges, optimize resources, and leverage your organization’s strengths. Our evidence-based strategies ensure that every action plan is tailored to your specific needs and aligned with your business objectives.

Key Activities
  1. Developing an Intervention Strategy: Crafting comprehensive, data-informed intervention strategies that address the root causes of organizational challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.
  2. Roadmap Creation: Developing detailed implementation roadmaps that outline the steps, timelines, and resources required to achieve your strategic goals.
  3. Resource Optimization: Identifying and allocating resources efficiently to maximize impact and ensure the successful execution of strategies.
  4. Stakeholder Alignment: Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and alignment with the proposed strategies, fostering collaborative implementation.
  5. Scenario Planning: Anticipating potential challenges and developing contingency plans to navigate uncertainties and ensure resilience.
Benefits
  1. Gaining Strategic Clarity: Providing a clear and actionable path towards achieving your organizational goals.
  2. Efficiency: Ensuring optimal use of resources and minimizing waste through targeted strategies.
  3. Aligning Strategy with Organizational goals: Harmonizing organizational efforts with strategic objectives to drive cohesive and effective progress.

Phase 5: Advancing

Overview

The Advancement phase is where strategy meets execution. We partner with you to design and implement targeted, scientifically valid interventions aimed at improving employee wellbeing and organizational health. Continuous monitoring and evaluation ensure that these interventions lead to sustainable, measurable improvements.

Key Activities
  1. Intervention Design: Creating tailored interventions based on diagnostic findings and strategic roadmaps, focusing on areas such as leadership development, employee engagement, and process optimization.
  2. Implementation Support: Providing hands-on support during the implementation of interventions, including training, workshops, and coaching sessions.
  3. Progress Monitoring: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilizing data analytics to track the effectiveness of interventions in real-time.
  4. Outcome Evaluation: Conducting regular evaluations to measure the impact of interventions on organizational health and employee wellbeing, adjusting strategies as needed.
  5. Sustainability Planning: Developing long-term plans to ensure that improvements are maintained and continue to evolve with your organization’s needs.
  6. Calculating ROI and Impact on Hard Organizational Metrics: We calculate the real world impact of the interventions and link the core content to important hard organizational performance metrics.
Benefits
  1. Tailor Made Interventions: Interventions designed specifically to address issues identified within your organization
  2. Sustainable Improvement: Ensuring that interventions lead to long-lasting positive changes within your organization.
  3. Measurable Results: Providing clear metrics and data to demonstrate the effectiveness of interventions.
  4. Continuous Optimization: Enabling ongoing refinement and enhancement of strategies based on real-time feedback and performance data

Meet the Minds Behind Psynalytics

Our international team of pioneers sits at the cutting edge of wellbeing science, blending deep scientific rigor with advanced data-analytics to build happier and healthier organizations.

What If We Could Fix Organizations for Good?

Discover solutions that tackle burnout, boost resilience, and create lasting well-being at every level. Let’s build a thriving organization—togetherIf you’re ready to take the next step, reach out for a free consultation today and let’s start fixing work, together
Emotional Wellbeing

Feeling happy, satisfied, and emotionally balanced.

Psychological Wellbeing

Functioning well by having a clear sense of purpose, being capable, and feeling positive about yourself and your ability  to manage life’s challenges.

Social Wellbeing

Fitting into your social environment through feeling connected, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully to society and relationships

Physical Wellbeing

Being physically healthy, fit, and feeling good about your body

Financial Wellbeing

Feeling secure by beinging able to meet current and ongoing financial obligations, feel secure in one’s financial future, and make choices that allow for the enjoyment of life

Enviromental Wellbeing

Living a green life by being satisfied with your living conditions and acting in ways that protect the environment.

Cognitive Wellbeing

Thinking Clearly by being mentally sharp, curious, and open to learning new things

Spiritual Wellbeing

Finding Peace within yourself and feeling connected to a greater purpose or meaning in life.