Measure, Improve, Succeed
Diversity Works evaluates your DEI performance and helps you set priorities that deliver results. Our decades of experience in change management, strategic planning, and corporate diversity initiatives help you leverage DEI for organizational success. Build a stronger culture, enhance your reputation, and demonstrate your commitment by partnering with Diversity Works, a women-owned company.
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Diversity Works Performance Evaluation
Diversity Works offers a range of solutions for organizations seeking to improve their DEI practice. Our basic offering is the Diversity Works Performance Evaluation, which uses a proprietary methodology to assess DEI performance among managers, non-managers, and leadership. Our comprehensive offering includes tailored recommendations that are designed to form the basis of an organizational DEI strategy.
High Performer Retention Project
Diversity Works analyzed the results of a seven-question interview guide that was administered to 50 senior employees who identify as racial or ethnic minorities. We combed the data for insights that will help the company strengthen its culture and improve the way it works. Our analysis identified four distinct personas among those interviewed, six ways they want the company to support their growth and aspirations, and a few risk factors for voluntary turnover. We summarized over 350 NL text responses to generate word clouds to visualize the employees’ sentiments. Our report allows our client to identify new opportunities to engage and retain their high performers from diverse backgrounds in a strategic and systematic way.
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the project
Strategic Consulting for Private Equity Firm
"The team did a really great job, and we genuinely benefitted from the partnership."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm a partner at a mid-market private equity firm.
What challenge were you trying to address with Diversity Works?
We needed help defining our strategy, so we wanted to bring in an adviser to help us do that.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Diversity Works devised a strategy for us. They conducted research and presented their findings to us. As their final deliverable, they produced a fairly comprehensive analysis with actionable suggestions.
What is the team composition?
We worked with three teammates regularly.
How did you come to work with Diversity Works?
Another one of our advisers recommended them to us. We reviewed other options, but after a couple of phone calls with Diversity Works, we decided they were the best fit.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $25,000–$30,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project lasted from June–October 2021.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Diversity Works provided us with practical solutions that we could easily implement to strengthen our program. The team did a great job adding value to our business and definitely exceeded our expectations.
How did Diversity Works perform from a project management standpoint?
They did an excellent job. The pace the Diversity Works team worked at was tailored to us. They were also fantastic communicators and kept us updated throughout the project.
We had weekly check-ins via Zoom to discuss what they had accomplished in the previous week and what they would be working on next. After completing a big piece of the project, they gave presentations that walked us through their findings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Diversity Works had experience working with other firms in the middle market, so the team truly understood the challenges we were facing. They provided us with helpful information that detailed what we could focus on to improve our processes.
We also appreciated that we always knew what they were working on. The team was just very friendly and a pleasure to work with. Their prices were reasonable, too.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There's nothing they could've done better — the team did a fantastic job, and we genuinely benefitted from the partnership. We'd definitely consider working with Diversity Works again as we continue to enhance our program.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Invest some of your time in the process and work closely with the team. The better the team understands your organization, the better their guidance. This allows you to get the best product and more tailored solutions.
the project
Human Resources for Distributing Company
"They were down-to-earth, sincere, knowledgeable, and experienced."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
AMS Fulfillment is a National Fulfillment Company that services all channels of consumer product distribution for almost 100 companies. I retired as CEO when the company sold to Fort Point, a PE firm, and stayed on as Chief Workforce Development Officer to focus on our employment attention to underserved communities.
For what projects/services did your company hire Diversity Works?
We wanted a 3rd party assessment to assure that we were maximizing our efforts towards creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We also wanted to establish a baseline for our current DE&I trends, and work on plans for continuous improvement.
How did you select Diversity Works and what were the deciding factors?
They contacted us after becoming aware of our commitment towards DE&I. I recall that they had read an article related to an award we had received , and reached out to us to offer support.
Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.
Initial assessment, that included lots of discussion about our value commitments, our current diversity stats, steps we were taking for inclusivity and equity. Followed up these discussions with an all employee survey. Then reviewing the survey, strategizing on improvements, and then a final overview assessment by Diversity Works.
How many resources from the Diversity Works team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I worked on this with the VP of HR, and a DE&I specialist and educator that works in our learning center.
Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?
Our company actually did very well in the assessment. There were actually a few areas , (in what was a very substantial evaluation), where I took our grade down a bit as we wanted to keep the pressure on our team for continued improvement.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
There was an awesome synergy between our team and the Diversity Works Team. I so looked forward to the zoom sessions, as it was so refreshing to share ideas, and have our own approach challenged. New ideas - great self reflection - great survey feedback
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were down-to-earth, sincere, knowledgeable, and experienced. Well balanced scope of evaluation. Our discussions were a 2-way street, we both shared ideas and learned from each other. The whole area of DE&I is evolving, and having the teams working together brought comfort to the amount of attention that we were investing n this critically important area!
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I was completely in line with the consulting evaluation as conducted!
the project
Human Resources for Machinery Manufacturing Company
"I've appreciated the open dialog and constant communication."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
The company is Forney Corporation. I'm the Director of HR.
For what projects/services did your company hire Diversity Works?
We hired DiversityWorks to lead our DEI initiative.
How did you select Diversity Works and what were the deciding factors?
I happen to know one of the project managers - Loretta Barr.
Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.
DiversityWorks started by allowing us to identify a starting point and move from there. They started by surveying the entire company and analyzing the data.
How many resources from the Diversity Works team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We had 3 resources from DiversityWorks and each individual contributor was exceptional. Not only were they professional they were bilingual.
Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?
The DiversityWorks team completed the survey and provided us with their findings. This helped Forney understand where we should start with our DEI project.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was exceptional at all times. We had constant communication from each individual contributor.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I've appreciated the open dialog and constant communication. They put in place a standing meeting time and kept true to the scheduled time.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I can't find one area for improvement. That is truly saying something about a vendor. Believe me I tried!
Armed with extensive industry experience, Diversity Works devised practical yet feasible solutions to strengthen the firm. The team exceeded expectations with their skills and ability to adjust their pace for the client. Friendly and communicative, they made the process as enjoyable as possible.