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.

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