Our work helps you measure your impact.
Research
It all starts with research. Always has.
At ParriagGroup, research is about asking the right questions, in the right way, with the right people. We design and deliver literature reviews, environmental scans, jurisdictional analyses, and primary research that help organizations actually understand what’s going on beneath the surface.
We use participatory, trauma-informed, and ethically grounded approaches to data collection. We think carefully about who is being asked, how questions are framed, and what safety looks like for participants. We pilot and test rigorously, and we analyze qualitative and quantitative data with precision.
Most importantly, we don’t just hand over findings. We translate evidence into something useful, sharing clear insights that can drive decisions, strategy, and action.
Evaluation
We love evaluation. And yes, we’re very good at it.
Our team conducts evaluations across Canada, from large-scale public sector initiatives to community-based programs.
We design evaluations that are practical, credible, and grounded in real-world use. That includes developmental, formative, summative and community-based approaches, always tailored to your context. We bring together multiple lines of evidence (documents, data, lived experience) to build a full picture.
At its core, our evaluation strategies are participatory. We have you involved in every step, so there are no surprises at the end. By the time we’re finished, you understand your program, your impact, and what needs to happen next.
Performance Measurement
Performance measurement is about understanding whether you’re actually doing what you say you’re doing - and whether it matters. We help organizations build frameworks, indicators, and data systems that move beyond performative reporting into meaningful insight.
That includes supporting federal compliance requirements like Federal Contractors Program to demonstrate measurable progress, accountability, and transparency. We help you define what compliance looks like in practice, and how to track it with ease.
Or, maybe you want to measure progress on equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments, service outcomes, or internal processes.
If you can clearly see your impact - and meet compliance expectations with confidence - that’s performance measurement done right.
Workplace Review
Our workplace reviews help employers understand their culture, workforce dynamics, and organizational systems in a way that connects directly to business outcomes. We look at how people experience your workplace — from recruitment to onboarding, retention, promotion, and leadership.
We also assess policy compliance, ensuring alignment with internal commitments and external requirements. We examine whether practices related to hiring, advancement, accessibility, and workplace conduct are being applied consistently and fairly.
We ask the big questions:
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Why are the right candidates not applying - or not staying?
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Where is turnover happening, and what is it costing you?
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Who is being promoted, and who is being left behind?
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Where are compliance risks emerging and what are the implications?
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What is getting in the way of employees actually thriving?
We combine data (HR metrics, policies, processes) with lived experience (staff voices, leadership perspectives) to identify what’s really going on.
And then we help you fix it- with practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen culture, reduce risk, improve retention, support compliance, and ultimately support both your people and your bottom line.
Business Change Management
We get that change is hard.
When organizations need to shift, whether it’s structure, strategy, or culture, we ground that work in evidence. We map out what needs to change, why it matters, and what it will take to get there.
We support organizations to meet compliance requirements, including federal expectations tied to program requirements. We help translate compliance obligations into actionable steps — so they are not just met on paper, but embedded into how your organization actually operates.
We design change processes that are realistic, measurable, and human-centered. That means anticipating resistance, supporting leadership, and creating space for people to adapt.
And yes, we’ll coach you through it. Because change doesn’t happen in a report — it happens in practice.
Engagement
At ParriagGroup, engagement is about meeting people where they’re at.
Our work is grounded in diversity, accessibility, equity, inclusion, and respect (DAEIR). That shapes how we design and deliver every engagement.
We create spaces where people can speak and be heard. That means thinking intentionally about group composition, facilitation, power dynamics, and safety.
We prioritize clear communication and transparency, focusing on building trust to encourage meaningful, sustained participation.
When people feel safe, they share real experiences. That leads to better data, better insight, and better decisions.
Communications
Knowing what to say is one thing. Knowing how to say it — and to whom — is where we come in.
We help organizations translate complex ideas, findings, and strategies into clear and effective communication. That includes reports, briefs, messaging strategies, and audience-specific content.
Because in a world with too many channels and too many competing messages, clarity matters.
We help you find the right words — and make sure they land.
Training
Strong training meets people where they are.
And in most workplaces, that looks different across teams, roles, and realities.
We offer a range of proven, off-the-shelf DAEIR training that’s ready when you are. And when your context calls for something more specific, we tailor content to reflect your realities, challenges, and goals.
We design training that’s practical, grounded, and easy to apply in the day-to-day of your work.
Because training only matters if it sticks — and shows up in how people think, work, and lead.