FAQ: Increasing Representation, Retention, and Risk Management in Hiring

Ignoring bias in hiring and retention doesn’t make it go away—it just increases business risk. In today’s workplace, hiring teams must know how to identify and remove barriers that limit access to opportunity. Without a structured approach, companies leave themselves vulnerable to legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Our training provides hiring teams with the tools to navigate today’s hiring landscape effectively, ensuring a stronger, more competitive workforce.

We've always focused on using effective language—language that moves all of us forward without leaving anyone feeling excluded from the conversation. Our training has never been about jargon; it has always been about the work. We advocate for language that fosters understanding and action while leaving behind terminology that creates unnecessary division. What matters is not what we call the work, but the real, measurable progress we make in removing obstacles to opportunity.

We take an obstacle-first approach—because when we build environments that support those who face the greatest challenges, everyone benefits. Our training helps companies remove systemic barriers that prevent talent from fully participating and thriving in the workplace. By focusing on eliminating these obstacles, organizations gain access to top talent, improve retention, and build stronger, more resilient teams. Inclusive hiring isn’t just ethical—it’s a strategic business advantage.

We’ve always been focused on increasing representation and retention—without harm, which is why our approach has remained effective regardless of political shifts. Unlike traditional DEI programs that often react to external pressures, we take a proactive approach—ensuring that our strategies are practical, sustainable, and aligned with business needs. This forward-thinking method makes our training a perfect fit for today’s business environment, helping companies stay ahead of challenges while strengthening their workforce.

In addition to inclusive hiring practices—we also focus on the internal obstacle course that prevents employees from advancing within companies. This includes barriers to career progression, lack of access to leadership opportunities, and workplace environments that may not feel safe or supportive. When hiring managers learn how to remove these obstacles, employees stay, grow, and contribute at higher levels. Our training ensures that companies don’t just hire great talent—they retain and develop it.

This isn’t about politics; it’s about business risk and sustainability. Companies that lack a structured approach to fair hiring and retention expose themselves to legal and reputational consequences. Our training provides a risk management strategy that helps organizations prevent workplace bias from escalating into a liability while ensuring long-term workforce stability.

Yes. Whether your organization is new to this work or refining its approach, we provide clear, actionable steps within the Increase Diversity Academy to help hiring teams implement effective hiring and retention practices. We meet organizations where they are, guiding them in developing strategies that align with their culture, business goals, and long-term talent strategy.

We normalize this work, making it part of how companies operate—not a separate initiative. Too often, efforts to improve representation and retention are treated as side projects rather than integrated into a company’s talent strategy. Our training helps leaders see that strengthening hiring and retention practices isn’t about compliance—it’s about making better business decisions that drive long-term success.

Impact is measured by removing barriers, not meeting identity based quotas. Our training helps companies focus on structural change, ensuring that hiring and retention strategies are designed to expand access to opportunity rather than simply increasing numbers for optics. This results in sustainable, measurable progress that benefits the entire workplace.

Yes. When hiring teams learn to make better decisions, workplaces become stronger for everyone. Removing bias and strengthening retention practices improves employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall business performance. A workplace that fosters fairness and access benefits the entire workforce, leading to higher productivity and long-term stability.