A critical question we can help you answer
“What cultural changes are needed for the genuine inclusion of employees most impacted by racism, bias and discrimination?”
Who We Are
HR rewired is an innovative and award-winning HR advisory firm that provides support for anti-racism and racial equity assurance to public, private, and leading nonprofit organisations across various sectors and geographies including the UK, US, France, Namibia, Botswana, Brazil, South Africa, India and Australia.
We work closely and quietly with executive boards, encompassing corporate affairs, investor relations, HR, DEI, communications, marketing, and risk departments, to help address social issues that are the least quantified, least understood and most uncomfortable.
The Problems We Help Solve
Companies often conduct their own internal assessments in response to incidents, public relations crises, leadership changes, or social unrest; therefore, well-intentioned initiatives are frequently reactive and need more depth to make transformational change.
Engagement surveys may show low morale among specific groups.
Exit interviews might highlight dissatisfaction with career progression.
Promotion rates could reveal significant disparities.
Attrition rates may indicate a misalignment between stated values, workplace practices and leadership behaviours.
Current initiatives and programmes seem to lack the impact and desired outcomes.
These indicators often lead to companies wasting time, money, and resources by addressing the symptoms rather than the underlying causes, making it difficult for them to evolve their cultures and achieve long-term, sustainable change. Coupled with manager and employee fatigue and being overwhelmed, it can be challenging to instil trust and confidence that commitments are being acted upon.
Sound familiar?
Expert Guidance Where You Need It Most
A holistic approach to addressing systemic racism
Our comprehensive assessments uncover hidden biases and systemic inequalities, providing actionable insights to help you create a more equitable workplace culture that works for the most marginalised within your workforce.
Expert-led culture transformation
Leveraging our deep expertise in HR, anti-racism and racial equity, we have guided leaders of global brands and household names through transformative changes that allow for action, even in discomfort.
Evidence-based strategies for change
Modelled after financial audit methodologies, our approach ensures rigorous, evidence-based and qualitative assessments designed to centre the employees who are the ultimate beneficiaries of your change programs.
Proactive regulatory compliance
Our frameworks simplify compliance with evolving sustainability regulations and ESG disclosures, ensuring you are prepared to meet legal requirements and evolved stakeholder expectations while mitigating risk.
Integrated practices that make an impact
We empower your teams with best practices, robust governance and accountability frameworks to embed racial equity into your core operations, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
Transparent and compassionate guidance
We prioritise honesty and transparency, delivering recommendations with compassion and kindness to foster trust and encourage genuine engagement in advancing racial equity.
Insights To Stimulate Thought and Action
Advancing Racial Equity 4.0 (the podcast) curates the best conversations with business, legal, management and racial equity experts and activists to help you understand how to address systemic racism within your workplace and why it matters.
Racial Equity: An Issue of Risk Rather Than A Matter of Conscience
Tejal Patel, Executive Director of SOC Investment, reflects on her post-2020 experience, shedding light on the complex dynamics and mixed reactions faced when pushing large financial institutions to go beyond mere diversity targets. We explore the delicate balance between setting meaningful goals and the resistance encountered when calling for a deeper, more substantial commitment to racial equity and implementing preventative measures.
Spotlighting the ‘S’ in ESG
Diving into the dynamic world of sustainability and ESG with expert Terry Thornton. We delve into the implications of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and explore how to navigate stakeholder relationships. We also tackle the complexities of ESG ratings and benchmarking, emphasising the importance of aligning business goals with societal and environmental objectives, and discuss integrating sustainability into core business strategies for long-term value creation.
Sustainability - from origins to opportunities
Named one of the ‘Top 32 ESG pioneers in the UK’, Stuart McLachlan is the CEO of Anthesis, a global sustainability company he founded in 2013. In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of sustainability from primarily environmental concerns to encompassing social and governance issues including social injustice. We muse over the interconnectedness of environmental and social challenges, citing the impact of regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on driving businesses towards more responsible practices and what it means for a shift in leadership mindset.
Latest Article
An Era of Heightened Social Accountability Means Change Regardless of Opinions and Ideologies
In an unprecedented global election year, the financial services sector and other industries stand at a pivotal crossroads. Geopolitical unrest and societal shifts are redefining the landscape of corporate responsibility and what it means to be a responsible and sustainable business.
At this juncture, the role of financial services companies, particularly in the UK and the US, in effectively communicating and acting in line with evolving stakeholder expectations on sustainability, human rights, and ethical business practices, has never been more crucial.