In diesem Jahr hat die Nonprofit-Organisation AARP, welche es sich zum Ziel gemacht hat Menschen über 50 zu helfen ihre Lebensqualität zu verbessern, bereits zum dritten Mal den „International Innovative Employer Award“ verliehen. Mit dem Preis werden Arbeitgeber ausgezeichnet, dessen innovative Personalpraktiken sich an die Belange der älteren Arbeitnehmer richten und die eine Arbeitsumgebung für […]
In the past, flexible schedules most often were granted to new mothers. Today, however, progressive companies have broadened the scope of what constitutes grounds for flexibility. And companies that allow employees flexibility in balancing their personal and professional lives are often rewarded by more loyal and motivated workers. A study conducted by the Families and […]
BT will soon be writing to all its recruitment suppliers insisting that they send in more disabled job candidates. The communications giant has been a leading champion in the development of the Disability Clearkit, an online service created by employers to share best practice and guidance on the employment of disabled people. Over 200 employers […]
A self-pronounced key to Colgate-Palmolive’s success is the organisation’s strong emphasis on driving innovation across all functions and activities. While developing innovative new products remains a cornerstone for business, it is equally important to utilise technologies, processes and people to become more efficient to reach new consumers. In order to
“Driving innovation using the power of diversity” was the motto that drove the two-day Bayer HealthCare Global Diversity Summit in June 2010. European Diversity Research & Consulting designed, planned and rolled-out the fully interactive event which brought together more than 60 managers, most from the global business organization to discuss the importance of concrete Diversity […]
In mid-June, Citigroup held their 7th annual Diversity Week. This is the 3rd year where initiatives have expanded to all countries in EMEA and last year over 250 events took place in 53 countries across EMEA. The theme for 2010 was ‘Reflecting on Unconscious Bias’ where the organisation discussed how prejudice
AXA Winterthur, with the support of European Diversity Research & Consulting, has established a Gender Mentoring programme to bring their career motivated women into the higher ranks. With the participation of the entire board, 77 women applied for the programme and 43 were matched with higher-level Mentors in the first year. The symbiotic relationship provides
Deutsche Telekom has recently set a 30% female management quota, spurring a national and international debate over the most effective approaches to get more women into the executive suite and thus making the most of gender diversity in an organisation. The supporters of this move argue that
Deloitte’s award-winning Women’s Initiative (WIN) has been recognised for innovative, effective and measurable initiatives to advance women in the workplace. ‘Living the Lattice’ represents the innovation of Deloitte’s WIN programme, and includes Mass Career Customization, a model that enables all Deloitte professionals to dial up and dial down their careers to fit their needs at […]
Nancy Di Dia, current Executive Director and Chief Diversity Officer at pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim is known to be responsible for creating an inclusive environment for the company’s 9,300 employees in the United States. Since her arrival,
