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Top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firms

Diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firms help employers find where their hiring, pay, promotion and day-to-day culture treat groups of employees unequally, and fix it. Typical work includes culture and engagement surveys broken down by group, pay equity analysis, reviews of job descriptions and interview processes, policy rewrites, manager and leadership training, and support for employee resource groups. Companies bring one in after an engagement survey or exit data shows gaps, during rapid growth, after a workplace complaint, or when clients and investors ask for evidence of fair practice.

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List of the Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Agencies

  1. Watson Nelson Consulting logo
    Watson Nelson Consulting
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    Watson Nelson Consulting consists of specialists in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion who assist organizations in identifying ways to integrate DEI strategies into their leadership, policies, initiatives, and training, fostering a more inclusive and welcoming work environment. We help advance diversi

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    Employees

    Castro Valley, California, Us

    Services Provided
    100% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    AI Summary

    “Watson Nelson Consulting specializes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies, partnering with organizations to foster inclusive cultures through leadership collaboration, training, policy development, and tailored DEI solutions.”

  2. Ignite Inclusion logo
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    We are a premier firm specializing in Diversity and Inclusion Consulting and Training, known as Ignite Inclusion. Our dedication is to create a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse corporate environment. We excel in helping organizations achieve transformative change through thorough strategies an

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    $50-99/hr

    Avg Hourly Rate

    2-9

    Employees

    London, England, Gb

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Training Services
    AI Summary

    “Ignite Inclusion specializes in diversity and inclusion consulting, delivering strategic training to foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace environments promoting transformative organizational change.”

  3. SISU Consultancy LTD logo
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    We are a consultancy focused on Equality, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing, dedicated to partnering with your organization to integrate these principles into your everyday operations. Our aim is to make these values instinctive for you and your team through tailored support that addresses your uniqu

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    2-9

    Employees

    Watford, England, Gb

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Business Consulting Services
    AI Summary

    “SISU Consultancy LTD offers tailored HR consulting, embedding Equality, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing into organizational culture, supporting companies in defining values and fostering inclusive workplaces.”

  4. Included logo
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    Also featured is a diversity and inclusion consultancy focused on global impact, established by Stephen Frost, the former Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our mission is to create inclusive organizations and foster a genuinely merit-based workplace, w

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    $10,000+

    Min Project Size

    $100-149/hr

    Avg Hourly Rate

    10-49

    Employees

    Ilford, England, Gb

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Organizational Development Consulting
    AI Summary

    “Included is a UK-based HR consulting and outsourcing firm specializing in diversity and inclusion, aiming to build merit-based, inclusive workplaces with global impact.”

  5. Diversio EDU logo
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    Effectively addressing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility is a crucial strategic goal for all Canadian organizations striving to stay relevant and competitive. Since 2015, CCDI Consulting (now known as Diversio EDU) has been assisting Canadian employers in navigating issues related to i

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    10-49

    Employees

    Toronto, Ontario, Ca

    Services Provided
    69% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    20% Data Analytics Services
    11% Training Services
    AI Summary

    “Diversio EDU specializes in data-driven inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility solutions, helping Canadian organizations achieve sustainable workplace transformation and recognized industry excellence since 2015.”

  6. ideascape logo
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    Ideascape offers strategic insights and practical management assistance to executives aiming to enhance the impact of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) organizations. This is achieved by fostering new, value-driven relationships within their companies and adopting innovative practices. Our meth

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    $25,000+

    Min Project Size

    2-9

    Employees

    Nashville, Tennessee, Us

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Organizational Development Consulting
    AI Summary

    “Ideascape provides strategic insights and management support to DEI leaders in complex enterprises, focusing on innovation, organizational development, and emerging DEI trends for sustainable impact.”

  7. Tidal Equality logo
    Tidal Equality
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    Tidal Equality is a groundbreaking firm dedicated to promoting equality. We operate at the crossroads of diversity, inclusion, and social change, aiming to establish equality as the standard. Our approach transforms how organizations address inequality and combat bias. Explore our innovative service

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    2-9

    Employees

    Toronto, Ontario, Ca

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Organizational Development Consulting
    AI Summary

    “Tidal Equality drives systemic change by offering innovative programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and equality, helping organizations effectively address bias and foster social equity.”

  8. TDC Global logo
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    TDC Global is a consultancy focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that helps organizations thrive by incorporating DEI principles. We empower our partners to attract, retain, and promote outstanding talent by harnessing generational, cultural, and gender diversity. Our dedicated team of

    Highlights

    10-49

    Employees

    Sydney, New South Wales, Au

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Business Consulting Services
    AI Summary

    “TDC Global is a consultancy specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering organizations to enhance talent attraction, retention, and promotion through cultural and generational diversity.”

  9. Diversity Builder, Inc. logo
    Diversity Builder, Inc.
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    Diversity Builder aims to improve workplace cultures by providing training and consulting services that foster greater engagement, inclusion, diversity, and equity. Established in 2003, our diversity trainers cultivate enduring environments where employees can flourish and perform at their highest p

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    2-9

    Employees

    Nashville, Tennessee, Us

    Services Provided
    69% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    20% Employee Engagement Services
    11% Training Services
    AI Summary

    “Diversity Builder, Inc. delivers comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion training and consulting services, fostering inclusive workplace cultures through onsite sessions, webinars, and multilingual resources.”

  10. Emergent Phoenix logo
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    Emergent Phoenix offers coaching and consulting services focused on Equity, Biodiversity, and Inclusion. We work with healthcare, higher education, advocacy groups, technology firms, and various organizations on issues of equity and belonging concerning race, disability and accessibility, LGBTQIA+ i

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    2-9

    Employees

    Services Provided
    70% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
    30% Business Coaching
    AI Summary

    “Emergent Phoenix provides coaching and consulting to promote equity, inclusion, and biodiversity awareness across healthcare, education, advocacy, and technology sectors, addressing discrimination and fostering belonging.”

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Buyer's guide

Hiring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting companies

What the work covers, how to judge a partner and what drives the price.

What DEI consultants deliver

Most engagements begin with an assessment: an employee survey, focus groups or interviews, and analysis of workforce data on hiring, pay, promotion and attrition by group. The consultant reports where gaps appear and why, then builds an action plan with owners and measures. Delivery may include rewriting job ads and interview guides, structured interview training, pay equity reviews run with counsel, accessible workplace policies, mentoring or sponsorship programs, and setting up employee resource groups and their governance.

Training is the most visible piece: workshops for managers on fair evaluation, inclusive meetings and handling complaints, and sessions for senior leaders on accountability. Firms work on fixed-scope projects, multi-phase programs, or retainers in which a consultant acts as a part-time head of inclusion.

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Short answers to what buyers ask before hiring a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting company.

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A diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm assesses how hiring, pay, promotion and culture affect different groups of employees, then helps fix the gaps through policy changes, process redesign, pay equity reviews, manager training and employee resource group support, with measures to track progress.

DEI consulting is priced per workshop, as a fixed fee for assessments and strategy, or as a monthly retainer. Headcount, locations and the depth of data analysis drive the price. On Edverise, many firms take work with no minimum or from $1,000, while larger programs start at $10,000 to $50,000.

A DEI program is measured with the same data used to diagnose the problem: hiring, promotion and attrition rates by group, pay gaps, and engagement or inclusion survey scores tracked over time. Set baselines before the program starts and review them on a regular schedule with leadership.

HR consulting covers the full range of people operations, including policies, compensation, benefits, compliance and HR systems. DEI consulting focuses on fairness and inclusion across those areas, analyzing outcomes by group and changing practices where gaps appear. Many HR consultants offer DEI work, and some DEI firms are HR firms.

Business services and financial services firms are the largest client groups for the DEI consultants listed, followed by technology companies, non-profits, marketing agencies, medical organizations and consumer product brands. Non-profits often seek board and volunteer inclusion work alongside staff programs.

Calgary has the most DEI consulting firms on Edverise, followed by Nashville, Toronto, Edmonton, Houston, London and Philadelphia. Training is delivered in person or online, so choose based on time zones and whether you want workshops held at your sites.

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