From Intentions to Impact: How Sleek HR Helped a Creative Agency Build an EDI Strategy That Fuels Growth

From Intentions to Impact: How Sleek HR Helped a Creative Agency Build an EDI Strategy That Fuels Growth

Diversity, equity and inclusion (EDI) can no longer be an afterthought, especially in the creative industries, where innovation depends on the richness of talent and perspective.

When a growing creative agency in the UK struggled to put their EDI values into practice, Sleek HR stepped in to design a future-proof strategy. Here’s how we helped them go from stalled intentions to measurable business growth.

The Problem: The agency had good intentions but lacked structure. They faced challenges like:

  • No clear workforce demographics
  • Difficulty attracting diverse candidates
  • Disengagement from underrepresented employees
  • Outdated, inconsistent policies

The Solution: Sleek HR partnered with the leadership team to:

  • Collect and analyse workforce data
  • Set EDI goals with accountability across leadership
  • Redesign policies to support inclusive hiring and progression
  • Strengthen their employer brand among diverse talent pools

The Results:

  • 40% increase in applications from underrepresented groups
  • 30% boost in employee engagement
  • Higher retention, especially among minority groups
  • A respected brand reputation that attracted new clients and talent

Key Insight: You can’t fix inclusion with goodwill alone. You need strategy, structure, and data.

CTA: Want to become an employer of choice through inclusive strategy? Book a discovery call with Sleek HR and let’s build your EDI future together.

 

 

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