Meet Deborah Stallings – The Game-Changer for Small Business CEOs
From Humble Beginnings to Transforming Businesses Like Yours
Hi, I am Deborah Stallings, Founder and CEO of HR Anew.
My story begins in public housing in Chicago, where my journey to resilience and resourcefulness began. Later, on my grandparents’ farm in Mississippi, my brother and I, as children, helped our mother, who, despite paralysis, embraced life with purpose, supported by the love of those around her. Through these formative years, I learned the values of faith, perseverance, education, and hard work.
This foundation shaped my approach to servant leadership and fueled my passion for helping businesses and organizations like yours turn equal employment opportunity (EEO) and human resources (HR) challenges or chaos into calmness. Over the last 26+ years, I have dedicated myself to empowering faith based, nonprofits, and small business CEOs and leaders to stop worrying about HR and start thriving. With my proven AHIRED Method©, I deliver solutions that save money, give back your time, reduce risk, and build engaged leaders and high-performing teams.
When you work with me, you are not just hiring one person—you are gaining a team of experts and specialists at HR Anew who share my values of wisdom, faith, and excellence. Together, we create transformative results for your business and team.
Here’s How I Can Help:
Speaking
Dynamic keynotes that spark new ideas and inspire action on building high-performing teams, inclusion, leadership, and EEO and HR compliance.
Training
Inspiring Transformation
My Credentials
30+ years of EEO, HR, Recruitment, and Training expertise
20+ years as a Christian educator
Master’s degree in management and leadership, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Nationally certified WBENC Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Aspiring Author
A visionary leader, speaker, educator, trainer, EEO, and HR expert, I am dedicated to helping organizations optimize their people, processes, and performance. Passionate about equipping businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving market, I have developed innovative strategies that have helped countless organizations achieve sustainable success by fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
“The best businesses are built on strong teams. Let us build yours.”
—Deborah Stallings
What HR Mistakes Are Really Costing Your Business
How Much Are You Losing by Overlooking HR?
HR mistakes are not minor inconveniences—they can prevent you from scaling and are expensive, risky, and damaging to your business.
Consider these:
- Employment Compliance Penalties: Small businesses face fines of up to $100,000 for non-compliance.
- Legal Costs: The average employment lawsuit costs $200,000 and takes two years to resolve.
- Missed Opportunities: Poor hiring decisions can cost up to five times the employee’s annual salary in lost revenue.
- Productivity Loss: Disengaged employees cost U.S. companies $550 billion annually.
- Turnover Expenses: Replacing an employee can cost up to 33% of their annual salary.
The cost of “winging it” with HR is far greater than the investment in doing it right. With HR Anew, you avoid costly mistakes, protect your business, and create a thriving team that drives your success.
“HR should not be a headache—it should be your secret weapon for growth.”
—Deborah Stallings
The Truth About Inclusive Innovation and Business Growth
The World Is Changing—Are You Ready?
The modern workplace is more diverse and dynamic than ever before, with six generations working side by side. From the octogenarians of the Silent Generation, who still hold key leadership roles, to the teenagers of Generation Alpha, stepping into their first jobs and internships, today’s workforce is a rich blend of experiences, perspectives, and innovation.
Organizations that embrace inclusion, innovation, and adaptability scale faster, attract top talent, and drive industry-leading growth.
Consider Microsoft and Apple—two of the world’s most successful and influential companies.
- Microsoft has long recognized that innovation thrives in an inclusive environment. By embedding multigenerational perspectives across product development, accessibility, and problem-solving, the company has fueled groundbreaking advancements in AI, cloud computing, and workplace solutions. Microsoft’s commitment to diverse hiring and inclusive leadership has positioned it as a leader in business transformation.
- Apple has redefined innovation by fostering an inclusive culture that brings together talent from all backgrounds and generations. Their commitment to inclusive design ensures that their products serve a broad customer base, from accessibility features in iPhones to AI-driven personalization. Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) has invested over $200 million to create opportunities for underrepresented communities, proving that inclusion is not just ethical—it is a business imperative.
At HR Anew, we help businesses build high-performing, future-ready workplaces by embedding inclusive, multigenerational collaboration into their operations. Inclusion is not just about representation—it is a business strategy that fuels creativity, accelerates problem-solving, and drives sustainable success.
Inclusion Powers Innovation. Innovation Fuels Growth. Growth Creates the Future.
With Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha contributing their unique insights, the most forward-thinking organizations recognize that new ideas flourish in workplaces that value diverse perspectives. Companies that embrace inclusion create environments where teams collaborate effectively, innovation thrives, and businesses scale faster.
Are you ready to build a resilient, innovative, and future-ready organization? Let us show you how.
“Your team’s potential is limitless when they feel valued and inspired.”
—Deborah Stallings
Success Stories
Real Results for Real CEOs
“Before working with Deborah and HR Anew, I was overwhelmed and had poor performers threatening to make a claim against me and my company for a toxic and hostile work environment. After bring on Deborah and HR Anew, she helped usher out unproductive team members, helped others get on their A game, and my existing team is now thriving. I learned how to safely delegate, reduce my stress, and sleep better at night knowing my HR is in expert hands.
– Healthcare client with 30 employees
“Deborah’s team gave me what no one else could—a full-service HR department for the cost of one hire. They are transforming my business.
– Public Relations and Social Media Marketing client with 20 employees
“We came to HR Anew overwhelmed by constant employee turnover, compliance risks, and a disengaged team. Their team implemented a tailored HR strategy focused on competitive and meaningful compensation and benefits, recruitment, DEIBJ, and performance management. Within six months, turnover dropped by 30%, employee engagement and retention improved, and I as the CEO finally had the time and confidence to focus on growing the business.”
— Medical Practice client with 40 employees
“For over seven years, HR Anew has been an invaluable collaborator in supporting our agency’s commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO) services. We require a level of expertise, efficiency, and professionalism that ensures compliance with federal regulations while fostering a fair and equitable work environment. HR Anew consistently delivers the golden standard in reasonable accommodations and EEO investigations, providing meticulous attention to detail, deep subject matter expertise, and a commitment to excellence that sets them apart. Their team’s strategic approach, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex cases with integrity have significantly strengthened our agency’s ability to uphold EEO principles and create an inclusive workplace. HR Anew is more than a service provider; they are a trusted collaborator and an essential force in advancing our mission.“
—Federal government agency with more than 20,000 employees