About Us
By focusing on eradicating Systemic Racism in the workplace where black women and other underrepresented women have had decades of discrimination, PositiveHire blends data with services to make a lasting impact.
We help employers create workplaces where Latina, Black and indigenous women STEM professionals feel they can show-up as their authentic selves, where their voices are heard and their differences valued. They are also leaders and high potential employees. These are employers where they feel they belong in this inclusive, open environment.
PositiveHire methods to help employers create cultures of belonging include:
- Anti-Racism
- Attrition assessments
- Strategic recruitment planning
- Workplace culture
- Leadership training
- Bias Training
How We Can Help
Helping Talent Acquisition professionals recruit & retain black, Latinx and Native women STEM professionals for management roles
Employers
- Focused on gender parity in management roles
- C-suite driven Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (D,E & I) initiatives
- Understand internal culture changes are first step to D,E & I
- Focused on culture before recruiting and retention
Candidates
- Black, Latinx and Native women (Underrepresented women)
- Have at least one degree in science, tech, engineering or math
- Have at least 8 years of professional experience
- Positioned for career advancement into management
PositiveHire
- Provides professional training and community
- Provides job board
- Provides Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training
- Provides recruiting services
Michele Heyward
Founder, PositiveHire
A Woman of Color in STEM
Michele Heyward is founder and CEO of PositiveHire, a tech company engineered to bridge the gap between enterprises and underrepresented women in STEM professions. Michele is a civil engineer who is an experienced project manager in the energy sector armed with technical sales and technology transfer experience.
Michele’s vision is to not only help black, Latina and indigenous women find inclusive workplaces, but to prepare enterprises to receive them, and help those enterprises recruit them. This approach makes PositiveHire the premiere recruiting platform for black, Latina and indigenous women professionals.
Michele has a B.S. degree in civil engineering and a M.S. degree in industrial management, both from Clemson University. A South Carolina native, Michele enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, Toastmasters, and making connections personally and professionally. Michele has a passion for engaging with others on social media.
