Our Corporate Services and Partnerships

Corporate organisations can benefit from Divas of Colour’s valuable services in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), health and well-being, and in effectively reaching women of colour through targeted campaigns and market surveys. We specialise in championing initiatives that resonate with our community.

Divas of Colour is your valuable partner for corporate organisations in the UK looking to:

• Build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Attract and retain top talent from all backgrounds.
• Foster a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and respected.
• Enhance their brand reputation as an inclusive employer.
• Drive innovation and creativity through diverse perspectives.
• Better understand and serve their diverse customer base.

We offer services in the following areas (not an exhaustive list)

1. Training and Workshops:

• Unconscious Bias Training: Addressing and mitigating unconscious biases within the workplace to foster a more inclusive environment. Tailored specifically to understanding the experiences of women of colour.
• Inclusive Leadership Training: Equipping leaders with the skills and knowledge to lead diverse teams effectively, understand intersectionality, and create inclusive cultures.
• Cultural Competence Training: Enhancing employees’ understanding of different cultural backgrounds and nuances, promoting respectful communication and collaboration.
• Allyship Training: Educating employees on how to be effective allies to women of colour and other underrepresented groups.
• Specific Workshops on the Experiences of Women of Colour: Deep dives into the unique challenges and barriers faced by women of colour in the workplace, fostering empathy and understanding.

2. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Support:

• Diversity Audits of Recruitment Processes: Reviewing current recruitment strategies to identify and address potential biases, ensuring a more equitable hiring process.
• Sourcing Diverse Talent Pools: Leveraging Divas of Colour’s network and community to connect corporate organisations with talented women of colour for various roles. We hold an annual careers fairs helping organisation reach our diverse talent pool 
• Inclusive Interview Training for Hiring Managers: Equipping hiring teams with the skills to conduct fair and unbiased interviews, ensuring diverse candidates are assessed objectively.
• Employer Branding for Diversity: Helping organisations craft compelling employer branding messages that resonate with diverse talent and showcase their commitment to inclusion.

3. Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies:

• Diversity and Inclusion Surveys and Assessments: Conducting confidential surveys to gauge employee perceptions of inclusivity and identify areas for improvement, with a specific focus on the experiences of women of colour.
• Development of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or Networks: Providing guidance and support in establishing and nurturing effective ERGs for women of colour within the organisation.
• Mentorship and Sponsorship Programmes: Assisting in the design and implementation of mentorship and sponsorship initiatives that support the career advancement of women of colour.
• Feedback Mechanisms and Inclusive Communication Strategies: Helping organisations create safe and effective channels for feedback and promote inclusive communication practices.

4. Events and Networking Opportunities:

• Hosting or Co-hosting Events and Programmes: Partnering with Divas of Colour to organise webinars, workshops, panel discussions, and conferences that raise awareness about topical issues such as DEI, menopause, postpartum depression, mental health, and general health topics where women of colour are mostly experience inequality with help.
• Connecting with Diverse Professionals: Providing opportunities for corporate representatives to network with talented women of colour from various industries through Divas of Colour events.
• Internal Events and Awareness Campaigns: Supporting organisations in developing and delivering internal events and campaigns to promote DEI and celebrate diversity.

5. Consultancy and Strategic Advice:

• DEI Strategy Development: Working with corporate leadership to develop comprehensive and measurable DEI strategies aligned with their business goals, with a specific focus on gender and race equity.
• Benchmarking and Best Practices: Providing insights into industry best practices for DEI and benchmarking the organisation’s progress against competitors.
• Impact Measurement and Reporting: Assisting organisations in tracking the impact of their DEI initiatives and developing effective reporting mechanisms.

Interested in partnering with Divas of Colour? Contact us to explore opportunities.