The British Council, in partnership with ORC Worldwide, is planning a one-day conference addressing the challenges of mainstreaming diversity in a global environment. This special event will bring together leaders and practitioners from organisations around the world to discuss the challenges impacting the equality and diversity agenda in international organizations.
Seven years after the first meeting of heads of state and government from the European Union and Africa, in Cairo, the II EU-Africa Summit was held in Lisbon on 8 and 9 December, where representatives from the 80 countries that comprise this partnership, as well as heads of the regional institutions from both continents were […]
A new survey reveals that more and more women are earning their place at the top table of British business. Yet, in a quarter of all companies female directors are entirely missing. According to the Cranfield School of Management’s Female FTSE report, the number of women holding directorships at FTSE 100 companies reached three figures […]
The findings of a survey commissioned by Jobcentre Plus lift the lid on the benefits of employing a diverse workforce for both employers and individuals. Across the board, the results show that working in a mixed aged workforce is important for both older (66%) and younger (65%) UK workers with all recognising the benefits of […]
From December onwards Danish companies can compete to win Denmark’s only company prize for diversity in the workplace. In 2003 The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) launched The MIA-prize. MIA is the Danish acronym for “Diversity in the workplace”. The annual prize celebrates Danish private and public companies that through company policies and management […]
Under the motto “Celebrating 2007!” over 700 participants from all 30 countries involved with the European Year gathered in Lisbon on 19 and 20 November to close the Year with an official conference. The Closing Conference celebrated the effective implementation of the Year and looked back on the numerous diverse and enriching activities that took […]
Accountancy firms in Scotland are attempting to address the profession’s gender gap with a range of flexible working initiatives. According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS) adjustments will be made to support women to progress in the profession, as for example allowing them to take part in promotion assessments while on maternity […]
Aon’s goal for its global diversity initiative is to create a world-class magnet for talent that nurtures the background, skills and creativity of the company’s 43,000 colleagues around the world. Since 2006 Aon, one of the leading provider of global risk management services, has launched two global metrics for measuring success on its diversity objectives […]
A Dutch insurance firm plans to offer special healthcare policies for its LGBT clients. The policy has been worked out in co-operation with the COC Dutch gay rights group, and will be available from the beginning of 2008. Dawn Betteridge, Social Services Director at the Schorer Foundation, which offers advice and information to Dutch LGBT […]
On 27 November 2007 the new European Platform for Jewish Muslim Co-operation was launched at the European Parliament in Brussels. The Platform aims to facilitate co-operation, dialogue and partnership between Jewish and Muslim communities at local, national and trans-national levels within Europe.
