D&I Best Practices for firms
For a more inclusive and diverse industry
1 / Diagnosis
- Undertake internal audit – including data collection of key D&I metrics
- Ensure transparency with employees on data being collected, and why
- Identify gaps and weaknesses in both approach and performance
2 /Strategy
- Set realistic targets and designate adequate resources – including employee education
- Colleague-led taskforce
- Assign responsibility to all levels of seniority
- Ensure leadership involvement
- Welcome open discussion
- Consider internal networks & forums
- Offer confidential platforms to communicate D&I matters
- Involvement in industry-wide D&I initiative
3 /Measuring Success
- Ongoing measurement of progress
- Ensure transparency of reporting with employees
- Celebrate success