Leslie Loveless, Chief Executive Officer & Candace Nortey, Managing Director, Diversity, Equity, & InclusionIn response to the heightened focus on racial justice, businesses across various sectors have recognized the need to deepen their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies by Slone Partners, a division of Slone Partners specializing in helping organizations build and sustain inclusive workplaces where employees feel valued and empowered, is at the forefront of these efforts.
Slone Partners offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that encompass strategic planning, company-wide education and training, diversity recruiting, and leadership coaching. These solutions are customized to align with the client’s progress in their DEI journey. By doing so, organizations can seamlessly integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral parts of their DNA, while also articulating DEI as an organizational goal with a step-by-step methodology to build a sustainable and diverse workforce.
“Our services are tailored to help clients meet and exceed regulatory requirements and long-term internal objectives related to their business operations. We also develop key performance indicators that measure the outcomes of our efforts and gather feedback necessary to adjust our strategies,” says Candace Nortey, Slone Partners’ Managing Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Since its launch in 2020, Slone Partners’ DEI division has supported numerous organizations in building exceptional diverse teams and cultivating inclusive workplace cultures.
“Our strategic approach begins with a thorough organizational assessment, evaluating the client’s executive needs, company culture, and position on the DEI spectrum,” Nortey explains. “This assessment serves as the foundation for the recruiting, training and education, leadership coaching, and talent retention strategies needed to drive the client’s DEI initiatives forward.”
With its extensive industry experience and network, Slone Partners goes beyond conventional sources to build diverse candidate pools for successful placements. Collaborations with organizations like OUTbio and an acclaimed global pharmaceutical company that are dedicated to increasing board diversity further empower Slone Partners to deliver its services effectively.
By forging meaningful and long-standing relationships with clients, Slone Partners designs action plans integrated with attainable DEI goals and metrics, cultivating company cultures that promote equity and fairness. The firm identifies the challenges that hinder the client’s DEI journey and provides company-wide solutions designed to fit their needs. This approach ensures that businesses are equipped to sustain their DEI momentum over the long term.
Guided by its core values of excellence, commitment, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy, Slone Partners remains forthright and transparent with its client partners, further fostering trust and providing an exceptional client experience.
By forging meaningful and long-standing relationships with clients, Slone Partners designs action plans with attainable DEI goals and metrics, cultivating company cultures that promote equity and fairness.
“Through this enduring relationship, our firm has successfully placed 40 diverse and talented candidates in senior management positions, including the Senior VP of Laboratory Operations,” said Loveless. “Another recent partnership with a life sciences technology company led to the placement of 26 leaders, including a board member, chief commercial officer, and multiple senior vice presidents. These are just two examples of our longstanding relationships with outstanding life sciences companies.”
In line with its dedication to fostering DEI, Slone Partners has launched the ENVISION program—a unique mentorship opportunity for underrepresented students. High school and college students are provided with a platform to develop leadership qualities and gain access to crucial career networks under the guidance of chosen mentors who are industry executives. The program reflects Slone Partners’ core values, preparing aspiring individuals to become the next generation of life sciences and healthcare leaders and innovators.
