About us

At EQUITA Consulting, we help organizations strengthen workforce systems through structured, practical, and accountable equity implementation.

We believe equity is not a side initiative; it is a core organizational function that impacts retention, productivity, decision-making, and long-term organizational success.

Meet the Founder and Principal Consultant

Nancy Kharab is the Founder and Principal Consultant of EQUITA Consulting, bringing experience in healthcare, government, governance, workplace wellness, and organizational systems.

Throughout her career, Nancy has worked within complex public sector environments, supporting initiatives that advance workforce wellbeing, organizational effectiveness, and equitable practices. Her experience spans healthcare and government systems, where she has contributed to projects involving policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, workforce initiatives, and organizational improvement.

She completed a Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion Certificate through Centennial College and gained practical experience through a placement with Sinai Health focused on workplace wellness and health promotion. Nancy holds the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation, a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates leadership, governance, and strategic management expertise within complex organizations. She also holds the Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) designation, structured DEI education and specialized experience.

HBSc, WWHP, MHSc, CHE, CCIP

NANCY KHARAB

Founder and Principal Consultant

Through EQUITA Consulting, Nancy helps organizations move beyond equity commitments and toward practical implementation. Her approach focuses on strengthening workforce systems, improving accountability, reducing organizational risk, and supporting long-term organizational performance. Nancy believes that equity is most effective when it is embedded in the systems, structures, and processes that shape workplace decisions every day.

The Challenge

Equity Without Implementation Creates Risk

Many organizations are committed to equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing but implementation often remains informal, inconsistent, or treated as a side-of-desk responsibility.

This can contribute to:

  • Increased turnover

  • Reduced productivity

  • Inconsistent workforce decisions

  • Organizational and reputational risk

Equity work as a “side-of-desk” role


The Reality

• Not a primary responsibility

• No dedicated budget

• No formal authority

• No clear KPIs

• No accountability

Why It Happens

• Seen as "culture," not ops

• Avoiding full-time hires

• Underestimated complexity

• Optics over structure

• Perceived efficiency

Data/Impact

Why Workforce Systems Matter

Stats

  • Replacing an employee can cost between 30%–200% of annual salary.

  • Companies with greater diversity are 25%–39% more likely to outperform financially.

  • Employee disengagement significantly impacts productivity and retention.

Sources: Gallup, McKinsey & Company, SHRM

The Business Impact

• Policies fail in practice

• Inconsistent standards

• Poor data tracking

• Escalating complaints

• Talent disengagement

Strategic Implementation

Helping organizations implement equity and inclusion strategies when internal teams lack capacity


Our Priorities

Execution Mastery

Solving the execution problem. Our role is to close the gap between policy and practice.


Measurable Impact

We aim to turn strategy into measurable outcomes that drive real change.

Equity implementation is not a “program”


It touches several integral processes:

  • Talent Acquisition Process

  • Promotion & Succession Planning

  • Compensation & Pay Structures

  • Performance Management Systems

  • Employee Relations & Complaint Handling

  • Leadership Accountability & KPIs

  • Data & Reporting Infrastructure

  • Organizational Decision-Making

  • Workplace Health & Wellness

Structured organizational change

Equity isn't a one-off initiative. It’s a cross-functional shift that redefines how the organization operates.

That’s why side-of-desk approaches fail.


Embedding equity into the core operational DNA of the organization.