Diversity Charters are written public statements of self-commitment to D&I that can be signed by companies, public employers or not-for-profit organisations that want to underscore their engagement and leverage activities for positive image. Since the first charters were created in France and the Brussels Capital Region in Belgium, several follow. Now, the first Charter was […]
Over the last years, Diversity Councils have become almost standard tools in the implementation of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). In practice, these committees vary significantly regarding their set-up, objectives and approaches, which consequently leads to different results. Credit Suisse pursues a distinct approach and has established four regional Diversity Councils in their global organisation.
Vor dem Hintergrund einer immer vielfältigeren Gesellschaft müssen auch die Universitäten in Sachen Diversity aus ihrem überwiegend forschenden Aktionsfeld heraustreten und eine Innensicht auf ihre Organisationen einnehmen. Insbesondere in den wissenschaftlichen Bereichen besteht seit langem Klarheit darüber, dass mit zunehmender Qualifikationsstufe die Diversität der Beschäftigten abnimmt, während die Vielfalt bei den Studierenden und den Beschäftigten […]
The European Diversity Forum 2012 (FED) held in Paris on 2nd & 3rd July 2012. Co-organised by Club XXIe Siècle (21st Century Club) and the French Association of Diversity Managers (AFMD), it is probably the largest quality event on Diversity & Inclusion in Europe. European Diversity Research & Consulting is an international partner of the […]
Expanding corporate diversity initiatives beyond domestic markets requires sensitive approaches combined with clear directions and an aligned global framework. In this context, the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals (ISDIP) provides insights through a monthly webinar series which is designed to educate D&I professionals about salient issues relating to diversity and inclusion in different […]
The European Commission supports an EU-Level exchange platform between organisations promoting and implementing national Diversity Charters. In this context, the conference “Business Innovation and Creation through Diversity” took place in Brussels on 30th November. The conference explored the dynamic approach of Diversity Charters in Europe promoting Diversity in the workplace, examining the role of SMEs, […]
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 […]
As of 2011, 40 organisations have received France’s Professional Equality label, effecting more than 800,000 employees. Since 2005, French companies have had the opportunity to apply for the label, recognising organisational commitment to equality through equal treatment and parental support.
The fourth annually Diversity Conference in Barcelona focused on Global culture and transformation and its meaning for new approaches of Diversity Consulting. From 23rd till 24th February a handful qualified speakers informed and discussed about the integration of Diversity into business as usual. “If the only thing required to increase Diversity were the business case […]
At the end of the first year of the EU project “Support for Voluntary Initiatives Promoting Diversity at the Workplace Across the EU”, a high level event brought together key stakeholders from Europe to discuss milestones and directions in the field.
