KEIRUS BY KJE

The last three years have been marked by an uptick in awareness of the many challenges organizations face in identifying and appreciating the unique differences among individuals. Ignited by a string of social justice crises and a global outbreak of disease, there is an undeniable surge of interest from organizations looking to increase their efforts to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, all the while enhancing employee engagement within their institutions. These necessities have become more apparent with a rapid decline in productivity, increased absenteeism, and high rates of turnover, prompting organizations to rethink their workplace culture. KEIRUS BY KJE, a diversity and inclusion firm, realized the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and its influence in fostering a prosperous workplace culture early on. By leveraging its decades of experience, the firm has brought to life solutions that amalgamate human connection and technological innovation.

“We have a combined 40 years of experience in research, analytics, human resources, and all facets of DEI to navigate the challenges of retaining, engaging, and collaborating with diverse talents,” adds Kelley Johnson, Founder at KEIRUS BY KJE. Leaders at KEIRUS BY KJE believe that human connection originates by sharing and embracing diverse stories and experiences with compassion – a philosophy that enables the company to transform individuals’ minds into powerful tools for organizational growth. KEIRUS BY KJE is focused on ensuring that all employees have a fundamental understanding and appreciation for DEI. Additionally, the firm customizes its approach based on its client’s requirements and provides relevant learning, education, and DEI strategies.

Businesses are quickly recognizing that in order to progress in the DEI arena, leadership development cannot be a one-size-fits-all strategy but instead demands a definitive measure of cultural competency, intelligence, and awareness.

To this end, KEIRUS BY KJE supports its clients in embedding DEI into the DNA of the culture, values, and strategic priorities of the organization and provides leadership development programs for underrepresented populations within the company.

Utilizing its 5D methodology, KEIRUS BY KJE has honed its craft over the years to fully understand what it takes to transform workplace culture. The company’s KEIRUS platform leverages this 5D methodology to comprehend the current state of any organization through assessments, learning, and programming. It gathers data and insights based on employee interactions on the platform, in turn designing a multi-year DEI strategic framework to facilitate partnership and establish measurable goals for its clients.

We have a combined 40 years of experience in research, analytics, human resources, and all facets of DEI to navigate the challenges of retaining diverse talents, engaging, and collaborating with them to comprehend their specific needs and business objectives

To further illustrate the core competencies of the firm, Johnson mentions the collaboration with a global midsize organization where KEIRUS BY KJE engaged with the executive team to determine the disconnect between employees and the core values of the organization. Employees located around the world did not necessarily uphold the same organizational principles as their leadership team, causing a situation that proved to be detrimental from a growth and employee engagement standpoint. The strategic campaign to change this status quo involved educating employees about these fundamental values and their individual impact on the organization. Leveraging KEIRUS BY KJE’s recommendations, the company developed a communications strategy to highlight and reinforce the executive team’s alignment with these values. The Human Resources team also implemented this strategy in developing relevant messaging to enhance recruiting efforts, creating a multi-year DEI strategy which had a tangible impact on the hiring process.

“Keirus” stems from the Greek word charis, which is pronounced “care-us” and indicates “grace, goodwill, and kindness.” These words represent more than just the firm’s core values of humility and commitment to maximize human potential, showcasing its aptitude to uphold authenticity, compassion, and continuous learning.