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Disclosure GRI 2-8

Workers who are not employees

Practical guidance for preparing this disclosure. Use this card to identify datapoints, verify claims and organise supporting evidence. For exact requirements, always refer to the official GRI source.

Dr Ross Kurinko, GRI Certified Trainer
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Disclosure focus

This disclosure asks an organisation to explain how many people work for it but are not on its payroll as employees. In practice, that means identifying the main groups of non-employee workers it relies on, such as contractors, agency workers, or other outsourced labour, and describing their role in the business. The point is to show the scale and nature of this workforce, not just the headcount of direct employees.

The practical focus is on coverage across the organisation’s operations, not only at flagship sites or headquarters. A useful report should reflect where non-employee workers are used, how significant they are in different parts of the business, and whether the organisation’s picture is complete across sites, functions, and geographies. If the workforce mix varies materially, that variation should be made clear rather than averaged away.

* This LRA educational guidance supports disclosure preparation. For the exact requirements, always refer to the official GRI source.

Before you start

A quick mental checklist before you prepare this disclosure — tick each as you settle it.

Preparation
Key datapoints to prepare
DatapointWhat to captureEvidence hintOwner
Non-employee worker mixThe total count of non-employee workers whose day-to-day work is directed by the organisation, plus a plain description of the main worker types and how each is engaged contractually.Contractor/vendor workforce schedules, agency labour reports, procurement or HR records showing worker categories and engagement terms.HR / Procurement
Non-employee work typesThe total count of non-employee workers whose day-to-day work is directed by the organisation, plus a plain description of the kinds of tasks or roles they carry out.Workforce listings, project rosters, service descriptions, and manager attestations on the activities performed by external workers.HR / Operations
Counting method usedA clear note on how the figure was built, including whether it is a simple person count, an FTE-style measure, or another approach used for non-employee workers.Methodology note, reporting workbook, and any calculation logic showing the counting basis applied across the population.Finance / HRIS
Timing basis usedA clear note on whether the figure reflects the position at period end, an average over the period, or another timing basis used for non-employee workers.Reporting methodology, period snapshots, and calculation files showing whether the number comes from a closing point-in-time or an average across the period.Finance / HRIS
Worker count swingsA short explanation of any material rises or falls in non-employee worker numbers during the period and compared with the prior period.Month-by-month workforce trend reports, contract start and end logs, and commentary from HR, procurement, or operations on the drivers of change.HR / Procurement
Show GRI 2-8 sub-elements (LRA working checklist)
  • Flag any material rise or fall in non-employee worker numbers during the period, and explain how that compares with earlier periods.
  • State the counting approach and any key assumptions, including whether you used a year-end figure, a period average, or another basis.
  • State the counting approach and any key assumptions, including whether you used a simple headcount, FTEs, or another basis.
  • Give the total number of non-employee workers whose work is directed by the organisation, and outline the main worker types plus how they are engaged.
  • Give the total number of non-employee workers whose work is directed by the organisation, and outline the kinds of tasks they carry out.

LRA working checklist - paraphrased; see official source

How to prepare
  1. Set the boundary first: decide which non-employee workers fall within the organisation’s control for this disclosure, so you are counting the right population before you start gathering figures.
  2. Build the worker profile from your records: capture the total number, then note the main worker categories and the kind of contractual arrangement each group has with the organisation.
  3. Add the work-content detail: for the same controlled non-employee population, record the main kinds of tasks or roles they carry out.
  4. Choose and state your counting method clearly: explain whether you used a simple headcount, a full-time equivalent approach, or another method, and say whether the figure reflects the period-end position, an average for the period, or a different timing basis.
  5. Check for movement in the numbers: look for notable rises, falls, or other changes in the non-employee workforce during the year and compared with earlier periods, then prepare a short explanation of the drivers.
  6. Before finalising, compare your draft against the official source and your underlying evidence, and document any exclusions, assumptions, or changes in approach so the reported information can be traced and understood.
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Request the non-employee worker count and supporting notes

Translate the disclosure into an internal business question — then adapt it to your organisation's own language.

How many non-employees worked under our control in the reporting period, what kinds of roles and contract arrangements did they have, and what method did we use to compile the figures and explain any major changes?

Use your organisation’s own labels first, then map them to the reporting disclosure. For example, if you say contractors, agency staff, casual labour, outsourced site teams or contingent labour internally, use those terms in the request and only translate them later for reporting. Check the official source before sign-off.

Weak request

Please provide the GRI 2-8 data on workers who are not employees, including methodology and fluctuations.

Why it fails: It uses framework language that many operational teams will not recognise, and it does not say which internal records, categories, counting basis, or change explanations are needed. That makes it harder to answer quickly and increases the chance of an incomplete return.
Better request

Please send the non-payroll worker numbers for [period] for [site/business unit], using your own category names. Include the total count, the kinds of work they did, how you counted them, whether the figure is a snapshot or an average, the source file/system, and any major rises or falls with the reasons. We will map your terms to the reporting disclosure after review.

Formal email template
Subject: Request for non-employee worker data and notes for [reporting period]

Hi [name/team],

We are preparing the sustainability reporting pack for [reporting period] and need your help with the non-employee workforce information for [business unit / site / country].

Please send:
- the total number of people in scope under our control who are not on payroll, for [reporting period]
- the main categories you use internally for these workers
- the kinds of work they carried out
- the way the figure was compiled (for example, headcount, FTE, period average, or end-date snapshot)
- the date point or averaging approach used
- any notable rises or falls during the period, and the main reasons for them
- the source system or file used, plus any assumptions or exclusions

Please use your own operational terms in the response first, then we will map them to the reporting disclosure. A simple table and a short note are fine. Please also include the person who can confirm the figures.

If helpful, I can send a template. Please check the official source before sign-off.

Thanks,
[preparer name]
Short Teams / Slack version
Hi [name] — could you share the non-payroll worker numbers for [period] for [site/business unit]? Please include your internal worker categories, what work they did, how you counted them (headcount/FTE/average/end date), any big changes and why, plus the source file/system. Use your own terms first; we’ll map them later. Thanks.
Industry examples
Construction

Context. A project-based business uses labour agencies, subcontractors and self-employed trades on active sites.

Adapted request. Please share the site-level count of non-payroll labour for [period], split by your internal labels such as agency labour, subcontract trades and self-employed operatives. Include the work they carried out, whether you counted them by headcount or average presence, the source register, and any spikes linked to project start-up, peak activity or demobilisation.

Example response. For [period], Site A recorded 120 agency labourers, 85 subcontract trades and 15 self-employed operatives. The team counted by weekly average from site access records and labour booking sheets. The main increase was in Q2 during concrete and fit-out works; numbers fell in Q4 after handover.

Retail / Logistics

Context. A distribution network relies on temporary warehouse staff, agency pickers and seasonal delivery support.

Adapted request. Please provide the non-payroll workforce figures for [period] across the distribution centres, using your internal terms for temporary, agency and seasonal staff. Include the type of work they did, whether the number is an end-date snapshot or an average, the system used to compile it, and any seasonal peaks or contract changes.

Example response. For [period], the network used 310 temporary warehouse staff, 140 agency pickers and 60 seasonal delivery workers. The figures are an average across the period, compiled from the workforce planning system and agency invoices. The main rise was in November and December due to peak trading demand.

The full request pack — response form, data table, evidence metadata and sign-off — is in the Download Centre.

Draft your disclosure

LRA training templates — adapt them to your organisation, and check the official source before sign-off.

Method note

State how you counted the controlled non-employee workforce, including the unit used for the figure and whether it reflects a point in time, an average, or another basis, together with any key assumptions.

Context note

Explain what the total means in practice by naming the main worker groups, their contractual set-up, and the kinds of work they carry out for the organisation.

Fluctuation statement

Describe any material rises or falls in the number of controlled non-employee workers during the year, and compare the period with the previous one where that helps explain the movement.

Content index entry

GRI 2-8 Workers who are not employees — [location / page] / [notes]

Assurance readiness
For each claim, check the evidence
ClaimRiskEvidence to check
The information reported for this disclosure reconciles to the underlying source records.What is reported cannot be traced back to the systems or documents it was drawn from, or does not tie out to them.calculation_workbook reconciling the reported value to source_system_export
The information reported for this disclosure is current as at the reporting date.The disclosure reflects a different period, a cut-off before the reporting date, or stale data carried over from a prior period.approval_record showing the data cut-off date and the period covered
The scope behind the information reported for this disclosure is applied consistently.Parts of the organisation are silently in or out of scope, or the scope differs from the prior period without that change being explained.methodology defining the scope and a site_register of what it covers
Everything in scope is included in the information reported for this disclosure — nothing material is left out.Parts of the population that should be reported are omitted, understating or overstating the disclosure.site_register of the full population vs the calculation_workbook of what was actually included
Evidence pack to prepare
  • The governing policy or written commitment behind this disclosure
  • A methodology / definition note setting out how the disclosure was scoped and prepared
  • Source-system exports the figures or facts were drawn from
  • The internal approval / sign-off record for the disclosure before publication
  • Minutes or records evidencing the relevant engagement or consultation
Common reporting gaps
  • The information is presented without a date or as-at point.
  • The scope or boundary of the statement is left undefined.
  • Key terms are used inconsistently across the report.
  • Material changes since the previous period are not disclosed.
  • Assertions are made without supporting detail or a source record.
  • Boilerplate is used that does not actually answer what is asked.
Examples
Illustrative examples

Synthetic, written by LRA — not from a company report, not text from any standard.

Facilities services · synthetic · written by LRA
Illustrative non-employee workers under our control, by worker type and contract form (people)
Worker type / contract formAgency cleanersMaintenance techniciansReception cover staffTotal
Short-term service contract962418138
Longer assignment contract1222842

We counted 180 non-employee workers whose day-to-day work we direct, using a headcount taken at the period end. Most were agency cleaners and maintenance technicians on short-term service contracts, and the main work involved site cleaning, basic repairs, and reception cover. The number rose sharply in the final quarter because of a new contract win, then eased slightly after the mobilisation phase.

Synthetic illustration only. Shows how to explain the count basis, timing basis, worker mix, work performed, and the main movement in the period.
Food manufacturing · synthetic · written by LRA
Illustrative non-employee workers under our control, by worker type and contract form (people)
Worker type / contract formLabour-hire packersSeasonal line operativesQuality check supportTotal
Assignment-based contract3820664
Seasonal contract44210

Our year-end headcount for controlled non-employee workers was 74, made up mainly of labour-hire packers and seasonal line operatives on assignment-based contracts. They mainly handled packing, pallet movement, and quality checks; the total was lower than the prior year because the summer peak was shorter, although it still climbed above the quarterly average during harvest processing.

Synthetic illustration only. Shows how to describe the counting method, the point-in-time basis, the main worker groups and tasks, and the change versus the prior period.
Draft output & visualisation ideas

How to turn the collected data into a draft disclosure. The charts below are drawn from the illustrative figures above — swap in your own data.

Facilities services — Illustrative non-employee workers under our control, by worker type and contract form
Illustrative non-employee workers under our control, by worker type and contract form (people)0100200Agency cleaners: 96Maintenance technicians: 24Reception cover staff: 18138Short-term service co…Agency cleaners: 12Maintenance technicians: 22Reception cover staff: 842Longer assignment con…Agency cleanersMaintenance techn…Reception cover s…
Food manufacturing — Illustrative non-employee workers under our control, by worker type and contract form
Illustrative non-employee workers under our control, by worker type and contract form (people)050100Labour-hire packers: 38Seasonal line operatives: 20Quality check support: 664Assignment-based cont…Labour-hire packers: 4Seasonal line operatives: 4Quality check support: 210Seasonal contractLabour-hire packe…Seasonal line ope…Quality check sup…

Other views you could build

  • Non-employee workforce by worker type — stacked bar: How the controlled non-employee workforce is split across the main worker categories, so readers can see which types make up the total.
  • Non-employee workforce by contract relationship — bar: The number of controlled non-employee workers grouped by the kind of contractual arrangement they have with the organisation.
  • Work performed by non-employee workers — stacked bar: The main kinds of tasks or roles carried out by controlled non-employee workers, with each work type shown as part of the overall total.
  • Counting basis used for the workforce figure — table: Whether the figure is based on individual people, full-time equivalent, or another counting approach, alongside the basis used for the period covered.
  • Period basis for the workforce figure — table: Whether the number reflects the position at period end, an average over the period, or another timing basis, and any related assumptions.
From a number to a disclosure

What separates a figure from a disclosure.

Basic

We used 120 non-employee workers.

Better

We used 120 non-employee workers, mainly agency operatives and contractors doing warehouse and delivery work, counted as headcount at the period end.

Best

We used 120 non-employee workers at the year end, mainly agency operatives and contractors doing warehouse and delivery work, counted as headcount; the total was 20 higher than last year because we added a seasonal fulfilment shift.

From company reports
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Real reports where this topic is disclosed. The confidence label shows how closely each match maps to GRI 2-8 — these are report practice, not exact disclosure examples.

CompanySector · CountryYearMatchPageReportAssurance
Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P. Electric Utilities / IPP / Energy Traders · Colombia 2024 Partial p. 146 →p. 132 →p. 150 → ISA Integrated Management Report 2024 → ey
Evidence in Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.’s report

What the report shows

Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.'s 2024 Integrated Management Report provides data on volunteer employees and trees planted by country, with a total of 425 volunteers and 2,450.75 trees planted in Colombia alone (p.109). The report also states there were no significant changes relevant to the disclosure (p.131). However, there is no clear information on methodology or narrative for certain narrative items (b-i and b-ii), and some expected data points such as narrative item (a-ii) are not found in the report.

Evidence-based summary of this company’s own report — not a disclosure template to copy, and not a compliance verdict.

Datapoint coverage

DatapointStatusPage
Non-employee worker mixA reported value was found on this page. covered p. 109
Non-employee work typesNo quotable evidence was found in this report. not found
Counting method usedNo quotable evidence was found (methodology/narrative). unclear
Timing basis usedNo quotable evidence was found (methodology/narrative). unclear
Worker count swingsA reported value was found on this page. covered p. 131

Source trail

  • p. 109Total Number of volunteer employees 206 19 200 0 425 Colombia Peru Chile Brazil Total Number of trees planted 605.25 190 1,013 642.5 2,450.75 Colombia
  • p. 15Total employees % of employees who belong to a union or collective bargaining agreement % 0.0 % 53 .2 % 71. 8% 73. 2% 0.0 % 0.0 % 49. 6% 30. 3% 0.0 % 26. 9% 0, 0 % 33. 5% 17 7 13 9 28 5 53 0 16 2 10 0 37 5 29 3
  • p. 58employees 2 Ethical, honest, and transparent behavior 11 Innovation culture with flexibility and agility 4 Influential, inspiring company with the ability
  • p. 86Total calibrated employees Total employees with expected and superior performance (3.3, 3.2, 2.3, and 2.2) % of critical positions filled by human
  • p. 147employees Additional information pp 61 GRI 403- 1 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHS-MS) x See: Development and care
  • p. 131describe any significant changes. x There were no significant changes x Integrated Management Report 2024 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • p. 80employees Employees from contractor companies Fatalities Note: This indicator for own employees and contractors was not reported in previous years
REN - Redes Energéticas Nacionais, SGPS, S.A. Water Utilities · Portugal 2025 Partial p. 276 →p. 275 →p. 245 → REN Integrated Report 2025 → bsi
Evidence in REN - Redes Energéticas Nacionais, SGPS, S.A.’s report

What the report shows

REN’s 2025 Integrated Report provides a covered datapoint on the number of full-time equivalent employees, reported as 1,511, detailing the most common types of workers and their contractual relationships (p.647). The report also includes consolidated and individual financial statements relevant to the disclosure (p.464). However, there is no quotable evidence found for narrative items (a-ii) and (c), and the methodology or narrative for item (b-ii) remains unclear, indicating gaps in the completeness of the disclosure.

Evidence-based summary of this company’s own report — not a disclosure template to copy, and not a compliance verdict.

Datapoint coverage

DatapointStatusPage
Non-employee worker mixA reported value was found on this page. covered p. 647
Non-employee work typesNo quotable evidence was found in this report. not found
Counting method usedA reported value was found on this page. covered p. 464
Timing basis usedNo quotable evidence was found (methodology/narrative). unclear
Worker count swingsNo quotable evidence was found in this report. not found

Source trail

  • p. 647employees FTE No: 1,511 a. i. the most common types of workers, and their contractual relationship with
  • p. 637Employees – Occupational safety: p. 269 403-8 S1-15   Work-life balance metrics 4.3.1 REN Employees – Collective labour agreements
  • p. 637workers to raise concerns 4.3.1 REN Employees – Engagement with employees: p. 276 4.4.1 Ethical culture and fight against corruption
  • p. 678nd the main actions to achieve them. → 4.3.1 REN employees 2. Description of the main performance indicators defined. 3. Indication, in relation to the previous year, of the degree of achievement of those objectives, with reference, as a minimum, to: i. Employment; ii. Work organization; iii. Health and safety; iv.…
  • p. 269employees (excluding the highest paid). Only employees in Portugal. 67  Includes all REN employees. 68  Ratio of increase in total
  • p. 664WORK ACCIDENTS DEATHS RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS Work accidents with serious consequence 0 Mandatory notification of work accidents
  • p. 250employees by type of work schedule and gender56 Average age and length of service57 2025 2024 2023 No fixed
  • p. 11503 GOVERNANCE 3.1 Governance structure 116 3.2 Shareholder structure 123 I II III 115 ENERGY WITH COMMITMENT 01 OUR ACTIVITY 02 STRATEGY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 04 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 05 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF NET INCOME INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT REPORT 03 GOVERNANCE
  • p. 46406 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNEXES 07 INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNEXES 07 INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNEXES 464 ENERGY WITH COMMITMENT I II III CONSOLIDATED AND INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS
  • p. 141TYPE (ACTUAL/POTENTIAL) TIME HORIZON (ST/MT/LT) IMPACT ON THE VALUE CHAIN (OO/U/D/U&D) ESRS S1 REN Employees Occurrence of work
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Semiconductors · Taiwan 2024 Partial p. 262 →p. 51 →p. 28 → 2024 CSR Report → Deloitte
Evidence in ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.’s report

What the report shows

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.'s 2024 CSR Report provides detailed data on workforce composition, including the percentage of regular and contract employees in the Semiconductor Assembly, Testing and Materials business unit (19.96% regular, 0.01% contract) on page 249, and a gender breakdown showing 81.7% male and 18.3% female employees on page 165. The report also includes a calculation related to human capital return on investment on page 253, linking total revenue, operating expenses, and employee-related expenses. However, there is no clear narrative or methodology provided for some disclosure items (b-i and b-ii), and no information was found for narrative item (c).

Evidence-based summary of this company’s own report — not a disclosure template to copy, and not a compliance verdict.

Datapoint coverage

DatapointStatusPage
Non-employee worker mixA reported value was found on this page. covered p. 253
Non-employee work typesA reported value was found on this page (%). covered p. 249
Counting method usedNo quotable evidence was found (methodology/narrative). unclear
Timing basis usedNo quotable evidence was found (methodology/narrative). unclear
Worker count swingsNo quotable evidence was found in this report. not found

Source trail

  • p. 253Total Revenue – (Total Operating Expenses - Total employee-related expenses)) / Total employee-related expenses 4 Non-employee workers: (1) Types
  • p. 253lation compliance and RBA etc. 2 Non-mandatory Trainings refer to the trainings that develop or improve employee skills. For example, smart manufacturing, automation and quality related courses 3 Human Capital ROI = (Total Revenue – (Total Operating Expenses - Total employee-related expenses)) / Total…
  • p. 254M. Workers 1 Occupational Health and Safety N.
  • p. 165Total Employee Male Employees 81.7% 28,408 Female Employees 18.3% 6,358 unit: numbers unit: % unit: numbers unit: numbers unit
  • p. 249Employees 1,618 4,425 4,984 912 131 16 Non-guaranteed Hours Employees 1 1 0 0 0 2 Total
  • p. 248Workforce Structure by Nationality/Race 1 The global workforce by nationality do not include ISE Labs employees 2 The global workforce
  • p. 254Total Number of Working Hours (Hour) 176,076,911 30,065,412 6 1 The Workers include employee and non-employee
  • p. 265employees of ASEH’s facilities outside Taiwan are considered overseas employees. Overseas employees account for 30.6% of the total ASEH
  • p. 254Employee Absence Statistics Category Group Employee Non-employee Category of Occupational Injuries Number of Physical Injuries 82 4 Number of Chemical Injuries 5 0 Number of Ergonomic Injuries 6 0 Number of Biological Injuries 0 0 Number of Psychosocial Injuries 0 0 Total 93 4 Occupational Injuries Rate of…
  • p. 249Total Employee in Business Unit (%) Semiconductor Assembly (packaging), Testing and Materials (ATM) Employment Type Regular 13,686 19.96% Contract 4 0.01% Gender
Check your understanding
A facilities team uses 48 agency cleaners and 12 security contractors at year end. The cleaners work under site supervisors, while the security staff are engaged through a service provider with different shift patterns.What should you decide to include in the narrative about these non-staff workers, and how should you describe them?
Model answer. Include the total number of people whose day-to-day work is directed by the organisation, then explain the main kinds of worker involved and how each group is engaged. In this case, you would separate the agency cleaners from the security contractors and describe the contractual link for each group in plain terms.
Why this matters. Give both the overall count and a clear picture of the main worker groups and how they are engaged.
A logistics business has 30 temporary warehouse pickers and 20 outsourced maintenance technicians. The pickers are counted as headcount, but the technicians are scheduled through a contractor and are only present on certain days.How should you explain the basis used to compile the figures so a reader understands what the total means?
Model answer. State the counting approach and the assumptions behind it, including whether you used simple headcount, a full-time equivalent basis, or another method. You should also make clear how the total was built so readers can tell whether the two groups were measured in the same way.
Why this matters. Always explain the counting method and any assumptions behind the number.
A retailer reports 90 non-staff workers at the year end, but the number ranged from 60 to 140 during the year because of a seasonal peak. The draft note only gives the year-end figure.What extra explanation is needed so the reported number is not misleading?
Model answer. Add the basis for timing as well as the number itself, for example whether the figure is taken at the period end, averaged over the year, or calculated another way. Because the workforce moved sharply during the year, you should also explain that the year-end figure does not show the seasonal high point.
Why this matters. Tell readers when the number was measured, not just how many there were.
A manufacturing site used 70 contract workers in the first half of the year and 25 in the second half after automation reduced the need for labour. Last year the site used 40 throughout the year, so the movement is material.What should you say about the change in numbers across the year and compared with the prior year?
Model answer. Describe the material rise and fall in the number of non-staff workers during the year and explain the change from one reporting period to the next. Here, the note should link the higher first-half use and the later reduction to the automation change, so the movement is understandable.
Why this matters. Explain major swings in the workforce and the reasons behind them.
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Questions this page answers
For GRI 2-8, what data do I need to gather before I start drafting the disclosure?

The page says to prepare five datapoints: the mix of non-employee workers, the types of work they do, the counting method, the timing basis, and any swings in worker counts. Use those as your starting checklist before you draft anything. ↑ section

How do I use the step-by-step 'how to prepare' section for GRI 2-8 in practice?

Use it as a working sequence for scoping, collecting the right inputs, and turning them into a draft disclosure. It is designed to help a sustainability, HR or data owner move from raw data to a report-ready narrative. ↑ section

What should I include in the scope for non-employee workers under GRI 2-8?

The page focuses on non-employee worker mix and non-employee work types, so scope should be set around which non-employees are included and how their work is grouped. Keep the scope clear enough that the counts and narrative can be traced back to the same population. ↑ section

How do I decide which counting method to use for GRI 2-8?

The page tells you to disclose the counting method used, so you need to choose a method that fits your data source and can be explained consistently. The key is to document it clearly and keep it aligned with the timing basis and any worker count swings. ↑ section

What does 'timing basis used' mean for the GRI 2-8 disclosure in this workbook?

The page flags timing basis as a datapoint to prepare, so you should record the point in time or period your counts relate to. Make sure the timing basis is stated clearly enough for a reviewer to understand how the numbers were produced. ↑ section

How should I explain swings in worker counts in the GRI 2-8 narrative?

The page says to prepare worker count swings, so you should identify any material changes and explain them in plain language. Keep the explanation tied to the same scope and counting approach used in the rest of the disclosure. ↑ section

Who should own the GRI 2-8 data collection and sign-off process?

The page is aimed at sustainability/ESG managers, HR and data owners, and assurance reviewers, so ownership should sit with the people who can source, check and explain the data. Assign clear responsibility for the numbers, the method, and the evidence pack. ↑ section

What evidence pack do I need to make GRI 2-8 assurance-ready?

The page includes an evidence pack with five items for assurance readiness, so you should assemble those supporting documents before finalising the disclosure. The aim is to make the data, method and claims easy to verify. ↑ section

What are the four assurance claims I need to verify for GRI 2-8?

The page says there are four assurance claims to check, each with a claim, risk and evidence point. Use them to test whether the disclosure is supported, consistent and ready for review. ↑ section

What are the common reporting gaps or mistakes to avoid in a GRI 2-8 disclosure?

The page lists common reporting gaps and mistakes, so use that section as a pre-submission check. It is there to help you spot missing scope detail, weak method explanation or unsupported numbers before the draft goes out. ↑ section

How do I use the Prep & Assurance workbook for GRI 2-8?

The workbook is a downloadable .xlsx designed to help you prepare the disclosure and get assurance-ready. Use it to organise the required datapoints, evidence and checks before you draft the final text. ↑ section

More questions this page can help with
  • GRI 2-8 non-employee workers: what should I collect before drafting the disclosure?
  • GRI 2-8 non-employee worker mix: how do I structure the data table?
  • GRI 2-8 non-employee work types: how do I describe the categories clearly?
  • GRI 2-8 counting method used: what should I document for audit trail purposes?
  • GRI 2-8 timing basis used: how do I make the reporting period clear?
  • GRI 2-8 worker count swings: what explanation is useful for reviewers?
  • GRI 2-8 evidence pack: what documents should I keep together?
  • GRI 2-8 assurance claims: how do I test the disclosure before sign-off?
  • GRI 2-8 common mistakes: what do people usually miss?
  • GRI 2-8 draft output: how do I turn the data into narrative starters?
  • GRI 2-8 content index line: what should I put in the index?
  • GRI 2-8 printable Library Card PDF: when would I use it?
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