Workplace culture is breaking down
and it's costing you more than you think.
Burnout, disengagement, and unfair systems don’t fix themselves.
If your Black women employees are quietly leaving, or staying but struggling, you’re likely seeing the ripple effects: team breakdowns, missed goals, and rising attrition.
The workplace gets better for everyone when it works for those most often left behind.
At Black Women Thriving, real change begins with data, strategy, and care.
We gathered information from over 1,000 Black women about their experiences in the workplace.
Focusing on their challenges and areas where change is needed most, we developed a set of tools, resources, and knowledge that move Black women from surviving to thriving.
You don’t have to solve this alone.
Black Women Thriving is a membership space designed not just for Black women professionals, but also for HR and culture leaders.
It offers:
Research-backed tools
A trusted network
Practical support
Helping individuals grow while strengthening organizations at the same time.
What does it take for Black women to thrive at work?
We’ve identified eight key areas that make or break the workplace experience for Black women. They’re core to the retention, trust, and performance across your entire organization.
Access to Opportunity
Create clear pathways for growth and ensure Black women aren’t left behind.
Belonging
Foster a culture where authenticity is safe, valued, and respected.
Burnout
Understand how systemic stress builds over time—and how to intervene.
Compensation
Make equity more than a statement by addressing race- and gender-based pay gaps.
Connectedness & Trust
Strengthen the relationships that
make teams resilient and organizations effective.
Promotions
Align your advancement practices with your values—and track who’s getting ahead.
Support
You build a culture where Black women feel heard, respected, and supported through fair feedback, shared workloads, and trust in leadership.
Performance
Design fairer evaluations and build mentoring systems that actually work.