In today’s evolving work environment, creating an inclusive culture isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic advantage. According to Harvard Business Review, high-belonging workplace cultures are associated with a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, and a 75% decrease in sick days. For a company with 10,000 employees, that adds up to a staggering $52 million in annual savings.
So why do so many organizations still struggle to reap the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? The answer often lies in a lack of alignment, strategy, and sustained commitment.
What Is DEI Consulting—and Why Does It Matter?
DEI consulting is more than a checklist or a one-time training. It’s a structured, long-term process designed to transform workplace culture, policies, and practices from the inside out. When done well, DEI consulting helps organizations:
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Clarify their vision for inclusion and equity
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Identify structural and cultural barriers to progress
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Create actionable strategies with clear benchmarks
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Build internal capacity to lead and sustain change
At ReFresh Communication, our DEI consulting is rooted in deep expertise in organizational culture, intercultural communication, and systems change. We support clients across sectors in navigating the complexities of identity, power, and belonging at work.
Mapping Your Path: DEI Alignment Mapping
One of the most effective tools we offer is our DEI Alignment Mapping process. This unique approach begins by helping your team articulate a shared vision of the inclusive workplace culture you want to create. From there, we co-design a practical roadmap—complete with deliverables, timelines, and measures of success—that aligns your DEI goals with your organization’s broader mission.
We understand that real change requires more than good intentions. Our team helps you work through the four key barriers to DEI progress: culture, ego, power, and stress. By addressing these dynamics head-on, we help teams move from resistance and confusion to clarity and commitment.
The ROI of Belonging
Too often, leaders ask: “What’s the return on investment for DEI consulting?” The real question is: What’s the cost of inaction?
Disengagement, burnout, and turnover are expensive. A lack of psychological safety can stifle innovation. Unaddressed bias can erode trust and lead to reputational risk. On the other hand, investing in DEI consulting can improve decision-making, increase collaboration, and boost retention—especially among historically excluded employees.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If your organization is ready to move beyond performative gestures and toward meaningful, measurable change, DEI consulting may be your next best step. At ReFresh Communication, we partner with you to build a culture where inclusion is more than a value—it’s a lived experience.
Let’s build something better, together.
