Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has complexity in history, peoples’ needs and implementation. Today more than ever, organizations are taking steps to address long and systemic implications that has continued to create barriers and consequential inequities by aiming to develop diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism (DEIA) strategies. However, tackling hundreds of years of deeply rooted and manufactured social problems without proper handling can perpetuate further inequities and injustices.

So what is diversity? Why equity? What does inclusion look like? What does it mean to be an anti-racist individual/organization? Where does equality fit in all? What does cultural competency mean and how does a company teach/obtain across employees and leadership? At Rica Consulting, we providing education with historical context and solutions specifics to your goals.

Studies show that employees and companies value diversity alike. Diversity improves both retention and recruitment of talent across industries. Not only does creating DEI solutions in a company increases employees’ job satisfaction and sense of safety, but companies also rip the benefits when it implements effective DEI. In fact, DEI is linked to increases in organization’s business ROI (return on investment) and innovation.

At Rica Consulting, we provide you with the tools to develop your why and give you the foundation for how to create a sustainable DEIA framework that supports your company’s mission and vision. We work with you and your company to understand your needs, vision and mission, history, culture and give you specific toolkits to meet your goals.