Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Building Inclusive Leadership Teams
At Scion Executive Search, we firmly believe that diverse teams are not just a strength but a vital cornerstone of success for any organization. A truly inclusive workplace fosters innovation, broadens perspectives, and strengthens teams, ultimately driving meaningful impact.
As a socially conscious executive search firm, we are committed to ensuring that every aspect of the hiring process—from initial applications to final interviews—is designed to be inclusive, and accessible to all. We partner with our clients to help them cultivate an unbiased and intentional approach to talent acquisition, ensuring that qualified candidates from all backgrounds are given the opportunity to thrive.
At Scion, all applicants are welcome, valued, and fully considered.
The Power of Inclusion
In today’s competitive landscape, organizations that foster inclusive and welcoming workplaces not only attract top talent but also create a stronger foundation for long-term impact. When leadership teams reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences, they inspire innovation, enhance workplace culture, and strengthen mission-driven outcomes.
As a leader in the executive search industry, we are committed to delivering the most qualified candidates based on merit, skills, and experience, without regard to protected characteristics. This commitment extends to the exceptional talent and clients we serve, as well as to our internal team, who actively contribute to the success and advancement of our firm.
As the competition for executive talent grows, Scion Executive Search remains dedicated to building meaningful and lasting partnerships. We connect our clients with highly qualified professionals who bring a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and expertise. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment—we strive to create opportunities where individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability status, socioeconomic background, and religion, can thrive in leadership roles.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Executive Leadership
A well-rounded executive team enhances decision-making, fosters innovation, and drives meaningful, sustainable success. Research consistently shows that diverse executive teams drive better decision-making, innovation, and profitability. Despite these benefits, leadership diversity remains a challenge. Recent studies indicate that nearly 75% of executive directors in the United States identify as white, while only 9% identify as African American or Black, 6% as Hispanic or Latinx, 8% as Asian or Pacific Islander, 1% as Native American or Alaskan Native, and 4% as multiracial or another background. Additionally, 60% of surveyed executive directors identified as female according to this report.
Our Commitment
Since 2006, Scion Executive Search has remained committed to a workplace welcoming to a diverse team of professional recruiting experts. As an employer, we remain steadfast in our commitment to facilitate continued learning on DEI best practices and changes in the national legal environment. We are always looking for innovative and creative ways to continue to enhance our own company by striving every day to become a more welcoming and inclusive place to work, as well as offering continuous DEI learning opportunities for our entire team. As proven executive search leaders in the industry, we are proud of the hard work and shared knowledge of our own internal diversity, equity, and inclusion committee. We utilize the knowledge shared by our DEI committee enhance our collective understanding of best practices. In doing so, our knowledge is evolutionary, always improving, and a tremendous benefit to our nonprofit client partners. While we cannot provide legal advice, our search leaders proactively answer questions and provide guidance that supports the pursuit and achievement of your recruiting goals. As part of our client relationship, you will benefit from the significant internal resources we leverage on your behalf.
Meet the Scion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Joshua Steele – Chair
I am proud to say that the growth and impact of the Scion Staffing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is having a multiplier effect on the interest and passion that our team brings to our work and clients. With DEI, there is an inherent, wide spectrum of where peoples’ interest and passion is.
Candice Zemina
Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, and an overall sense of belonging can significantly change perceptions of the world around you. Letting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging be a foundational part of how you approach others in your personal and professional life creates an environment that people want to be a part of.
Sarah Kurhajetz
There are many benefits of incorporating DEI strategies into the workplace, but for me, the most important is creating a sense of belonging for employees. For employees to do their best work and to expand their professional capacity, it’s critical that they feel a sense of belonging with their colleagues. With a sense of belonging comes a feeling of trust and safety. When trust and safety are present, employees feel comfortable asking for help, taking risks, making mistakes (and learning from them), as well as providing support to their co-workers.
What We’ve Accomplished
Over the years, Scion has proactively advanced strategies to foster fairness and inclusion in our workplace. As we continue to grow, we remain deeply committed to ongoing improvement, ensuring that every individual—regardless of protected characteristics, race, ethnicity, religion, disability status, age, gender identity, or socioeconomic background—has equal access to employment opportunities and professional success. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace where all perspectives are valued, and everyone has the support to thrive.
As a leader in the staffing industry, we are committed to delivering the most qualified candidates based on merit, skills, and experience, without regard to protected characteristics. This commitment extends to the exceptional talent and clients we serve, as well as to our internal team, who actively contribute to the success and advancement of our firm.
Some of the accomplishments of our DEI Committee include:
Partnership with a DEI Consultant Firm SPARK Equity in Action
Find out more information about our DEI Consultant Partner here.
Our staff is trained in DEI areas such as:
- Building on DEI Foundations
- Microaggressions 101
- DEI and Belonging
- Moving From DEI Awareness to Accountability
- DEI and Unconscious Bias Foundations
- Cultural Sensitivity
- The Intersection of DEI in our Daily Work
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Diversity Candidate Search
- Equitable Strategies and Communication
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