Smarter Hiring & Stronger Teams
We help UK-based organisations reduce hiring risks, ensure compliance, and build positive workplace cultures—through robust background screening, organisational design, and people analytics.
Pre‑Employment Checks | Organisational Development | Leadership Coaching
Background & Culture Solutions You Can Trust
At People Diligence, we deliver evidence‑based and culturally attuned services that underpin safer hiring, high-performing teams, and executive excellence. Whether you’re scaling your workforce, managing risk, or aiming to develop leadership capacity, we provide trusted insight to future-proof your people strategy.
Ideal for:
- Employers screening candidates for high-trust roles
- Organisations seeking risk-mitigation via due diligence
- Teams building resilient leaders & adaptive cultures
- Companies embedding systems-thinking for long-term growth
Core Services
Background & Compliance Screening
Comprehensive checks including criminal records, employment history, education, reference verification, and AML/KYC—powered by industry-grade data to secure quality hires.
Organisational Diagnostics & Team Design
Leverage systems & behavioural science to assess team dynamics, structure optimally, and drive collaboration and innovation.
Leadership Coaching & Development
Tailored programs that build critical thinking, resilience, decision-making, and psychological safety—converting managers into influential leaders.
Continuous Improvement & Learning Platforms
Embed iterative learning and growth mindsets using our digital platform—reinforced through ongoing people analytics.
Why Choose People Diligence?
Holistic Approach
Delivers compliance and people optimisation in one integrated program.
Expert-Led & Evidence-Based
Founded by ex-management consultant Claire Hartnell, blending behavioural science and systems thinking with 20+ years in corporate strategy.
Measurable Impact
Our services connect to higher productivity (+23%), retention (+34%), and faster decision-making—all verified via learning and analytics.
UK‑Regulated & Compliant
Designed to align with UK Employment, Data Protection, AML/KYC regulations—supporting lawful hires with confidence.
How It Works
1
Initial Assessment
Discuss your risk areas, hiring challenges, and culture goals.
2
Tailored Solutions
We define screening depth, diagnostic frameworks, and coaching pathways.
3
Execution & Onboarding
Deploy background checks, organisational diagnostics, leadership programs, and analytics systems.
4
Review & Scale
Monitor outcomes, refine initiatives, and embed continuous learning loops.
What Our Clients Say
On Trustpilot
" Claire is amazing to work with — highly professional, polite, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. "
,Chief Innovation Officer, Open Medical
“A fantastic resource for anyone looking to take their company to the next level of scale.”