Over 10 years ago, we recognized a need to actively support our customer organizations in the advancement of underrepresented groups into more senior leadership positions. Initially with a focus on women in leadership, we created our Sponsorship program – a six-eight month cohort-based program that pairs individuals with senior leaders in the organization who ‘sponsor’ their development and advancement. Protegees gain access to more senior networks, greater visibility in the organization, and development opportunities through coaching, action learning, and ultimately a sponsor who will advocate for their advancement in senior circles. Sponsors gain visibility to top talent often outside of their purview, and opportunity to hone their coaching and mentorship skills.

Sponsorship embeds equity into the practice of developing leaders – a value that is core to Felix in our own talent strategy and in how we support our customers. The result: organizations create a culture of equitable advancement resulting in greater diversity – and diverse perspectives – in senior leadership positions and bolster their ability to attract and retain talent and build strong talent pipelines for the future.

As the exclusive provider of unique Specialized Career Transition programs for persons with disabilities, we provide a level of direct support, guidance, and advocacy that goes well beyond our core career transition program. Individuals receive support that is directly aligned with their specific needs and definitions of success and are better able to combat the known barriers to employment that people with disabilities often experience.

Our programs give employers an opportunity to provide enhanced and highly customized support on an individual basis and promote the equitable and inclusive treatment of exiting employees in their organizations.