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World Ageing & Generations Congress 2008 at the University of St. Gallen

The fourth World Ageing & Generations Congress will take place from August 28th – August 30th 2008 at the University of St. Gallen. The aim of the congress is to address important topics related to demographic change. The issues of the World Ageing & Generations Congress 2008 will be discussed in 6 keynote speeches,

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Cambridge survey reveals backlash against working mothers in Western countries

According to new research from Cambridge University, the support for gender equality is declining across the UK and USA. One central concern reported in the study, is that women who are pursuing a career do so at the expense of family life. According to the study, both women and men are more likely to believe […]

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European Commission proposes non-discrimination directive beyond the workplace

In July, the European Commission approved a proposal for a directive which provides protection from discrimination on grounds of age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief beyond the workplace. This new directive would ensure equal treatment in the areas of social protection, including social security and health care, education and supply of goods and […]

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Supplier Diversity: Microsoft to implement a pioneering bonus pay scheme

Microsoft announced that the company has launched an innovative effort that uses a “pay for performance” approach to enhance diversity in the U.S. company’s law firms. According to this new bonus pay system; law firms will receive a 2% bonus if they meet the required Diversity targets. Firms have two options to measure their progress […]

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Diversity Management at European business schools – the business case

The survey “Diversity Management in Business Schools” conducted by EABIS, EIMD and EFMD in Spring 2008 mapped and analysed the best of teaching methods and research programmes on diversity management in European and international business schools. The role of education is paramount for raising awareness and further promoting the importance of workforce diversity management. Business […]

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CEO from Siemens calls for more Diversity in the boardroom

Peter Loescher, CEO from Siemens made waves when criticizing the lack of Diversity in the boardroom of Siemens. In a recent interview with the Financial Times Germany, he admitted that the company has only white male executives and that there are only few women and foreigners among executive managers at Siemens – one of the […]

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ILO calls for more gender awareness in South Asia

According to the latest report “Gender Audit for Gender Equality Promotion” published by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), gender awareness is limited in workplaces as well as the commitment of employees for the implementation and understanding of gender issues in South Asia. The report focuses in particular on

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