Three in four EU citizens welcome the dialogue with other cultures according to the latest Eurobarometer on cultural and ethnic Diversity commissioned by the European Commission in 2007. Almost three quarters of EU citizens (72%) believe that people with a different background (ethnic, religious or national) enrich the cultural life of their country, while a […]
Cultural Diversity in companies is an economic advantage according to the latest outcomes of the practice survey “Synergy by Diversity. Real Life Examples of Cultural Diversity in Corporations” which was presented by the Bertelsmann Foundation in February, 2008. If cultural Diversity is applied strategically, companies can raise their total revenue or boost their market share […]
A review of the transposition of the EC Racial Equality and the Employment Equality directives in the national law of 25 EU Member States was published by the Migration Policy group in late 2007. In many European countries anti-discrimination legislation was reviewed and changed during the last couple of years. This major and unprecedented operation […]
A new survey by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) shows that in spite of corporate promises to promote diversity in senior management, very little progress has been made so far. According to the AESC’s BlueSteps 2007 Diversity Report, 76% of 357 global senior executives report their companies have one or no minorities among […]
Im Rahmen einer feierlichen Preisverleihung wurden kürzlich die Preisträgerinnen des 11. „Shell She Study Awards” bekannt gegeben. Gewinnerin 2007 ist die 29-jährige Chemikerin Marie Katrin Schröter von der Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Sie erhielt den mit 5.000 Euro dotierten ersten Preis für ihre Dissertation, bei der sie alternative Katalysatoren für die Methanolsynthese untersuchte.
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 […]
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 […]
“The Conference Board” organised a WebCast about “Aligning Diversity and Business Strategy” on December 5th 2007. Michael Stuber, founder of European Diversity Research & Consulting presented how to design international Diversity strategies.
Studie: 1 Jahr Diversity Charta – Ziele, Motivation und Umsetzungen der Unterzeichner Anlässlich der morgigen Veranstaltung mit Bundeskanzlerin Merkel zum einjährigen Bestehen der Diversity Charta veröffentlicht ‚Ungleich Besser Diversity Consulting’ die Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Untersuchung dieser Initiative der Wirtschaft. Im Fokus der Erhebung steht die Analyse der Unternehmens-Websites sowie eine Befragung der Unterzeichner zu Zielsetzung, […]
