Introducing The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success

Lately, I’ve been sitting with a question that just won’t let me go:

Who’s thinking about the job seekers?

In the middle of all this political back-and-forth—between new executive orders, corporate confusion, mass layoffs, and DEI departments getting side-eyed or slashed—who’s holding space for the people actually trying to get hired or promoted?

Black and Brown talent whose brilliance is too often overlooked
Women still navigating systems that underestimate their value
LGBTQ+ professionals demanding workplaces that see and celebrate them
Disabled and neurodivergent job seekers pushing against barriers not built with them in mind

Who’s thinking about them?

Because if the division feels dizzying to workplace leaders, just imagine what it’s like for someone navigating all that chaos while trying to land a job or a promotion.

Workplaces were just starting to make headway—just learning to name bias and challenge it. And now? It feels like a tidal wave of new barriers just rolled in. It's polarizing. It's punishing. And it’s personal.

Here’s the twist: in the middle of all of this, I wrote a book.

Not because I had all the answers. But because I couldn’t keep watching people and companies freeze in fear while bias creeps back in the door.

Let me introduce you to:

The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success

Pre-order is officially open.

This book was born from a mission: To help workplaces increase diversity and retention—without harm.

That’s been our heartbeat from the beginning. But whew—can you imagine how hard it’s been to hold that line? To look at our own trainings, language, and strategies and say:

"How do we talk about increasing diversity in hiring and promotional practices—and not leave anyone feeling left out or excluded from the conversation?"

It hasn't been easy. But it's been worth it.

Because now? It’s wild to see how all of that care, all of that intentionality… has paid off.

It feels like our team and The Equity Edge was built for this moment.

Our message—your message—is standing the test of even this administration.

We’re not scrambling.

We’re steady.

And now, we want to hand you the guide.

What is The Equity Edge?

It’s not just a book—it’s your real-talk guide to building a workplace that actually feels equitable, fair, and inclusive to the people working inside of it – and the job seekers trying to gain access to it.

It’s everything I’ve learned from coaching thousands of recruiters, consulting with major organizations, and being deep in the trenches of building inclusive recruiting programs—all distilled into a practical playbook.

Here’s what you’ll come away with:

Bias-Identifying Tools: Uncover where bias shows up in your hiring and retention practices—and how to actively interrupt it. No fluff, no shame, just strategy. Even better: It is a human-centred approach to continuing this work even in an unforgiving political landscape.

Deep Empathy for the Barriers Marginalized Talent Face: This book puts a human face on the data, helping you build the kind of workplace that doesn’t just say “we care,” but actually shows it. I can’t wait until you read some of my personal stories of coming face to face with hiring and promotional obstacles.

Actionable Steps for Building a Talent Pipeline That Reflects Our World: This includes sourcing ideas, inclusive hiring strategies, and yes - retention strategies—and most importantly, how to do it without causing harm.

PSST……And what is MOST meaningful to me about The Equity Edge is the special section at the end of each chapter sharing unwritten rules for job seekers wanting to navigate workplace hurdles and barriers. Yes! It’s the only recruiting book aimed to help both employers and job seekers find each other amid all of the noise.

Why This Book Now?

Because the urgency is real.

Today’s workforce spans five generations—but Generation Z is quickly becoming the majority. They are the most diverse generation we’ve ever seen, and they are not budging on their expectations around equity and inclusion. They are doubling down.

If you don’t build a workplace that lives those values, you’re going to lose them. Period.

And let’s be honest—lip service won’t cut it anymore.

If your organization is serious about thriving long-term, The Equity Edge will help you:

✔️ Build credibility with historically underrepresented talent

✔️ Reduce turnover rooted in bias and burnout

✔️ Create real pathways for advancement

✔️ Lead with clarity, even in a politically charged climate

A Special Bonus for Pre-Ordering

If you pre-order now, you won’t just get the book in June.

You’ll also get a free instructor guide—so you can confidently teach the content in your own workplace, lead conversations, and take action with your team. Think of it as a “How to Teach The Equity Edge.”

Because this isn't just about learning—it's about leading.