Brokerage Ops 14 Do’s and Don’ts of DE&I With all the conversation around diversity, equity & inclusion, don’t forget the basics. By Leader's Edge Staff Posted on November 14, 2019 Do’s 1 DO realize you’re going to make mistakes along the way. 2 DO practice empathetic leadership. 3 DO provide unconscious bias training. 4 DO understand quotas don’t automate inclusion. 5 DO establish a sense of belonging for everyone. 6 DO understand that inclusion is ongoing, not one-off training. 7 DO seek out support from top-level leadership. Don’ts 1 DON’T neglect any employee group. 2 DON’T overlook senior leadership and board representation as areas that need improvement. 3 DON’T underestimate the need for surveying employees for feedback on diversity and inclusion. 4 DON’T ignore emphasizing inclusion. 5 DON’T allow unconscious bias when recruiting. 6 DON’T use ‘culture fit’ as a reason for rejecting a candidate. 7 DON’T neglect stating your commitment as a firm to building a diverse and inclusive culture. See More: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion