Lumien launches new tool to help businesses improve employee experience in the workplace

A company specialising in organisational culture has worked with a Midlands university to successfully develop a tool which uses AI to help companies to improve workplace mental health and wellbeing.

Lumien has announced the successful completion of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Aston University, using machine learning to help it develop a "Culture Forecast" tool for companies.

A KTP is a three-way partnership between a business, academic partner and a PhD graduate which focuses on developing new or better products and services.

Lumien’s Culture Forecast tool utilises predictive analytics to model the effects of changes to company culture on employees, helping companies to adapt their culture to suit unique needs and meet business goals.

Lumien, founded in 2012 by Leamingtonbased Christopher Golby, works alongside SMEs to enable them to better connect with staff members to develop a more positive workplace culture.

The company aims to help growing businesses improve employee performance, optimise recruitment and increase employee retention by using a bespoke data platform to conduct a detailed analysis of their people and culture programmes, then actually provide the solutions, including tools, resources and expertise, all within a single price.

Lumien works with businesses across all sectors, and is seeing significant traction in the gaming, software, manufacturing, engineering and construction industries.

It has already been working with companies here, and in the US to provide data analytics, consultancy, and tools for companies, empowering leaders to drive their culture forward in a way that is unique to them and the people within the company.

The Culture Forecast tool is the latest addition to Lumien's suite of tools, which also includes a culture and wellbeing tool for employees.

Ben Skirth, Lumien CPO, said:

"We're excited to announce the successful completion of our KTP with Aston University, which has allowed us to bring machine learning into our platform and develop the Culture Forecast tool.

"We're already excited about the benefits of this predictive capability in our work with companies, and we're looking forward to advancing these capabilities even further."

Christopher Golby (pictured) added: “Lumien's commitment to advancing workplace culture has never been more important than in today's world, where remote work and increased stress have become the norm.

“Often in SMEs, the responsibility of workplace culture falls somewhere between the Managing Director and HR department which often means it’s not prioritised –even though it is fundamental to the company’s growth.

The firm also employs a number of remote workers across the country and operates nationally on both conveyancing and commercial matters. Talbots was the first law firm in the West Midlands to become an Employee Owned Trust in November 2021.

In recent years, Talbots has won multiple awards in a number of specialist fields such as conveyancing, commercial support and probate law, with a particular highlight being named the best team in the country for “new build property” conveyancing in 2022 and Midlands Conveyancing Firm of the Year in 2023 at the British Conveyancing Awards.

As an employer, Talbots has also been highly acclaimed, most recently receiving a “2* Outstanding” rating from Best Companies and being named the eighth best law firm in the country to work for. To learn more about Talbots Law’s legal services or to see a list of current vacancies, visit www.talbotslaw.co.uk or call 0800 118 1500.

“But at a time when staff recruitment and retention is more important than ever for growing businesses, we act as a company’s people and culture operations team, partnering with internal members of staff – as they will understand what makes that culture unique to the company.

“With the Culture Forecast tool, we are well-positioned to help companies navigate these challenges and create a culture that supports the wellbeing and effectiveness of employees.”

For further information about Lumien, visit https://lumien.io/