Being able to retain employees from historically underrepresented backgrounds is critical to having an effective diversity recruiting program. There is NO possible way to increase diversity at an organization if employees are resigning or being fired faster than they are hired—it’s like constantly trying to fill a cup with water that has a gaping hole at the bottom. As you are working to create an environment that supports the retention of underrepresented populations, here are nine questions that I want you to first ask.