Since the 80th European Forum Alpbach (#EFA25) successfully discussed Europe’s future, we contribute a series of analyses at the interface of business, politics and society – describing a European Future Compass as a consolidated result.
Juridical frameworks and societal values used to serve as reference points for corporate DEI strategies. They have, however, become challenging forces with drastic impact in some respects.
Europe demonstrates that differences can be transformed into shared strength. Companies that apply this mindset will enhance cohesion, build resilience, and secure long-term competitive advantage.
Standing up for your case has a long tradition in Diversity. Today, media amplify various forms of activism and DE&I is increasingly perceived as a personalised or political form of engagement – rather than a future-oriented way of supporting organisational priorities. Read about unwanted side-effects of this. DE&I 2023 Trilogy (part 2) The roots of […]
Over recent years, everybody became a diversity expert and ‘good ideas’ are spreading fast – even when they are based on false assumptions or have adverse effects. Also in the gender area people reproduce myths and overlook empirical insight. #IWD2021
A new series of articles reframes D&I to shift the focus from special interest groups to large audiences. It was often proclaimed that ‚everyone‘ should be part of D&I and that it is an embedded business topic. Here are three related deep dives.
Solidarity everywhere and an incredible boost of flexible working. Many believe that covid-19 causes the long-awaited transformation at work and that key people will feel differently about individual work arrangements in the future. This may be wishful thinking…
The European Union is undertaking major steps to provide equally high standards for the integration of work and private life for both men and women. Empirical research and good practice confirm the need to switch from a Dual-Breadwinner to a Dual-Earner-Carer-Model.
In May 2019, the EU hosted the Diversity Charters’ Annual Forum “United in Diversity – a common challenge”. The event brought together leaders from politics, academia, business and civil society to debate the future of D&I in Europe.
The operator of London’s public transport network, TfL, has banned advertising from eleven countries that breach human (LGBT) rights. The reaction reaches far beyond the individual ‘Brunei case’ and affects global airlines and tourist boards. It raises the question how many more countries could be criticised for other anti-Diversity policies…
