Embedding inclusion into the company's hiring strategy

The problem

The need to integrate DEI into the hiring strategy

Rapid team growth without a formal recruitment framework

‍As Thimble scaled quickly, their hiring processes struggled to keep pace, creating inefficiencies in how roles were filled.

Lack of a structured DEI talent acquisition plan

‍Leadership recognized the need to embed equity and inclusion into recruitment, but lacked a clear roadmap to do so.

Need for streamlined hiring aligned with business goals

‍With talent being a key priority, the company needed a recruitment strategy that could support both speed and intention.

The solution

A strategic approach to DEI and talent

To identify key DEI gaps, Perfeqta led a company-wide culture engagement survey and equity audit. Based on the findings, we developed a strategic roadmap and guided leadership through working sessions to align on priorities.

Talent Acquisition Solutions included:

Inclusive recruiting training across the company.
Clear step-by-step hiring process with role-specific guidelines.
Interview frameworks for different job levels (ICs, managers, execs).
Rubrics, scorecards, and interview question bank.
Interview team agenda templates.

DEI Roadmapping included:

Analysis of employee sentiment from focus groups.
Defined DEI goals and a 2–5 year roadmap.
Strategic internal communication plan.
Design thinking sessions with the DEI committee to co-create strategy.

The result

Putting DEI and inclusive hiring into action

1

Team aligned on DEI vision

Thimble defined its organizational DEI mission and identified key leaders to champion initiatives, including appointing an Executive Sponsor to drive long-term impact.

2

More inclusive, structured hiring

The hiring process was redesigned around company values, with clear steps, defined roles, and inclusive practices to ensure equity and reduce bias across all levels.

3

Skilled, diverse talent in place

Thimble attracted a highly-skilled and diverse workforce, while employees grew more confident in recognizing and addressing exclusionary practices and systemic inequities.

Testimonials

What our clients are saying

Results you can trust

DEIB Advising

Diversity

Inclusion

Training

Growth

“They did all the heavy lifting but made sure to add in checkpoints so that I was comfortable and looped in on the entire process. Most importantly, when it was time to roll out the framework to the greater team, they were personable and made the training feel more like a discussion amongst equals. Every deliverable presented by their team has been uniquely crafted for us.”

Han

Director of HR at Thimble

Han

Director of HR at Thimble

“They did all the heavy lifting but made sure to add in checkpoints so that I was comfortable and looped in on the entire process. Most importantly, when it was time to roll out the framework to the greater team, they were personable and made the training feel more like a discussion amongst equals. Every deliverable presented by their team has been uniquely crafted for us.”

DEIB Advising

Charlotte

Head of Values and Engagement

“Perfeqta has been a tremendous partner with Cadence by taking our strategy, goals and vision and assisting us with bringing our ERGs along in a journey filled with understanding, pulling groups of teammates together.”

ERG Advising

Courtney

CEO

“Our partnership with Perfeqta has been instrumental in evolving ZERO's approach to DEI. What we found most valuable was Perfeqta's ability to truly understand our team's unique needs and develop a tailored growth plan that aligned with our passion for creating an inclusive environment.”

DEIB Advising

Jennifer

Talent Director

“It felt comfortable and safe for the team and I think we’ve made meaningful progress in creating a safe environment to have tough conversations. The energy and desire are high right now and we’ve decided to set aside some time during lunch on Tuesday to continue the conversation with our breakout groups.”

Company Training

Monique

Associate Director of HR Operations

“The team was so impressed with the sessions, your delivery, and the outcomes we took away. This training felt like the start of something I could barely dream of when these ERGs first formed. Looking back at those early days of PWN and Black@Phreesia, I am beyond proud of where we are today.”

ERG Training

Rod

ERG Lead

“Their team did an amazing job taking topics that can be uncomfortable and unfamiliar to many and positioning them in a practical and simple framework that empowers us to speak confidently and directly towards our career path and goals.”

ERG Training

Sarah

Former President

“Perfeqta was instrumental with designing the right-size program to fit our goals and team, and with creating a launch plan to bring it into reality. They also developed a thoughtful follow-up plan to ensure the program would meet our needs long-term, and that our team was well equipped to successfully support and develop incoming talent.”

Talent Strategy

Thea

Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

“We are able to implement elements of The Recruiting Playbook in stages, for example, we were able to incorporate questions from the inclusive interview question bank into our existing interview guides immediately, while we worked with the business to finalize the recommended recruitment process.”

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Embedding inclusion into the company's hiring strategy

The need to integrate DEI into the hiring strategy

Rapid team growth without a formal recruitment framework

Lack of a structured DEI talent acquisition plan

Need for streamlined hiring aligned with business goals

A strategic approach to DEI and talent

Talent Acquisition Solutions included:

DEI Roadmapping included: