An authentic commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace is imperative for any organization. As changing United States demographics, current events, increasingly diverse workforces and applicant pools, and a nonstop media cycle converge to produce significant business risks, we help our clients ensure that DEIB efforts are timely, agile, thoughtful, and thorough. A failure to do so can have dire short-term and long-term consequences with respect to a business’ reputation, recruitment and retention, and financial bottom line.

Our team supports our clients’ efforts to enhance their DEIB profile and efforts, and to deliver on their strategic goals while minimizing risks to the business. Across industries, we advise boards of directors and senior executives—including CEOs and Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs). Our clients rely on us to provide exceptional advice, counseling, and training for diversity and culture assessments, diversity action plans, crisis management, DEIB communications, and overall DEIB strategy.

Our Services

We regularly assist clients with the full spectrum of strategic DEIB initiatives, including a proactive approach to customize DEIB training for groups and individuals. Our services include:

Recruitment + Retention

Providing advice on implementing DEIB recruiting initiatives, internal DEIB committees, employee resource groups, employee surveys and related initiatives, and crafting candidate slates for management roles and others

Complaints + Investigations

• Conducting impartial workplace investigations regarding various DEIB-related claims, complaints, and allegations from employees, the public, Board members, and others, including concerns submitted anonymously
• Crafting strategic plans following the outcome of workplace investigations in which a resolution strategy is needed, including how best to collaborate across various groups of employees and other parties, address employee relations issues, and develop communications for all stakeholders
• Development, drafting, and implementation of diversity and culture assessments and action plans, including analysis of discrimination and harassment claim history, complaint processes, and employment policies and procedures

Communications + Crisis Management

• Drafting internal and external DEIB communications for various audiences to support strong relationships with the full range of stakeholders
• Constructing crisis management strategies for DEIB-related matters to minimize disruption and prioritize the business’ short-term and long-term strategic vision