Creating value from differences requires an active and conscious approach that includes open-mindedness to be able to acknowledge and value diversity, and also an inclusive behaviour to integrate and leverage different perspectives, skills or approaches. Most companies have hence developed multi-layered frameworks for Diversity and Inclusion, encompassing different sets of elements the combination of which […]
The latest survey by Forbes Insight âGlobal Diversity and Inclusion â Fostering Innovation through a Diverse Workforceâ proved once more, that Diversity is a key driver of innovation and crucial for global success. 85 percent of the about 320 surveyed executives from the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA agreed that a diverse and inclusive workforce is […]
After a long history of programs promoting diversity in the US, President Obama recently issued an executive order to increase workforce diversity in th Public Sector, thus sending another strong message about his commitment to Diversity. Government agencies are now required to develop plans for reaching specific goals aligned to the executive order. Although not […]
The improvement of equality between men and women has become a top priority for many governments around the world. To assess the situation of women in terms of discrimination in Portugal, the Portuguese Platform for Womenâs Rights prepared a shadow report for the 42nd Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women […]
The ongoing and increasing war for top talents serves as one of the main impetuses for pro-active D&I programmes. While targeted campaigns for women have become common, more comprehensive approaches are yet to be developed.
Whenever a company starts to take its D&I activities outside its âhomeâ country, a number of new complexities are added to the already existing challenges. The recurring key question in that situation is: How much standards can the global corporate heaquarter set for international units, and how much freedom in adapting or tailoring should it […]
It is still a widespread assumption in some cultures â and quite a few companies â that a personâs sexual orientation does not matter at work and therefore shouldnât be actively adressed by diversity programmes. Experts, however, know that this resistance typically refers only to non-straight identities as heterosexuality is being made visible and audible […]
Stereotypes and role models typically begin to be forged starting with early childhood. In their fight against gender stereotypes and traditional roles of men and women, the Sodermalm district of Stockholm has recently taken quite a radical new step: to foster the equality between the sexes, it funded the Egalia pre-school for children up to […]
The European Court of Human Rights has launched the first Comprehensive Guide to European Non-discrimination law on the 21st of March, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The handbook based on case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice covers the history and the background […]
May 17th marked the 7th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Commemorated around the world with positive reactions in many countries, it was also marred by attacks in others, generating intense and diverse press coverage. In line with one common media principle, a large share of the coverage featured the officials who provided […]
