A critical question we can help you answer
“What structural changes are needed for the genuine inclusion of employees most impacted by racism, bias and discrimination?”
At HR rewired, we help institutions and organisations name what they’ve been trained to avoid. Our work is not about reputational shielding or surface-level change; it’s about addressing social issues that are the least quantified, least understood and most uncomfortable.
Who We Are
The Problems We Help Solve
Companies often run internal assessments in the wake of incidents, PR crises, leadership shifts or social pressure. As a result, even well-intentioned initiatives are often reactive, shallow, and unable to deliver structural change.
Many institutions struggle to recognise how racism operates within their own systems, not because harm is absent, but because their processes are designed not to notice. We surface what institutions are conditioned to overlook.
When faced with evidence of racial harm, the default response is often to deploy PR tactics, launch training sessions, or amplify representation in isolated pockets. We help organisations respond in ways that reflect structural responsibility, not symbolic performance.
Progress is often delayed under the guise of needing more data or further evidence. We offer clear, structural diagnostics that help leaders move from avoidance to accountability, from fear to ethical clarity.
Expert Guidance Where You Need It Most
Structural Diagnostics
We surface the patterns instutitions are designed not to see - how policies, data systems, accountability mechanism and leadership behaviours reinforce racial harm while appearing neutral and equal.
Strategic Guardianship
We act as critical friends to executive leadership teams - not to reassure them, but to sharpen their clarity, hold their alignment to account and guard against performative or symbolic gestures.
Integrity Anchoring
We help institutions stay structurally honest in the face of pressure, mission drift or backlash. This includes reviewing comms, policy shifts, leadership positoning and procurement practices to ensure they reflect genuine transformation, not just adaption.
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.