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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Newsletter, Politics ||
In June 2008 JĂĄn Figel’, European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth attended a press conference to introduce a special Thalys high speed train decorated with the logo of European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 (EYID).
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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Diversity in the Media, Newsletter ||
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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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Business Case, Newsletter ||
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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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Newsletter, Politics ||
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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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Corporate Practice / Strategien und Instrumente, Newsletter ||
Microsoft announced that the company has launched an innovative effort that uses a âpay for performanceâ approach to enhance diversity in the U.S. companyâs 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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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Corporate Practice / Strategien und Instrumente, Newsletter ||
The survey âDiversity Management in Business Schoolsâ 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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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || HR, Newsletter ||
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 â one of the […]
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13. August 2008 || by News Desk || Newsletter, Politics ||
According to the latest report âGender Audit for Gender Equality Promotionâ 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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26. July 2008 || by Diversity Team || Media Features, Politics ||
In July 2008 Barack Obama came to Berlin and the people gave him a warm welcome, because they adore him â for America. In his article âWhy Europe loves a leader it could never vote forâ Stefan Theil explains why a person like Obama could not win elections in Europe.
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7. July 2008 || by News Desk || HR, Newsletter ||
The Diversity Crew is a solidarity and independent collectif open to any individual who offers his or her story: refusing and struggling against the fatalism and banality of the discriminatory process, leading to the marginalization and uneasiness of those who are its targets.
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