Eigentlich steht die Bankenlandschaft nicht im Verdacht, besonders fortschrittlich und innovativ zu sein. Seit jedoch in der Finanzbranche ein eisiger Wettbewerbswind weht, sind Neuerungen zunehmend an der Tagesordnung. Aber die Geldhäuser sind in zwei Lager gespalten: Die einen machen biederes Mainstream-Marketing oder bewerben unverwunden gezielt männliche Kunden. Die anderen sind findig in Zielgruppen unterwegs.
Die 68er erobern das Netz: Auf Iquarius.de gestaltet die Generation „FünfzigPlus” ihren Ruhestand und findet beispielsweise Freizeitpartner für Sport und Kultur. Sogar Mitbewohner für die Wohngemeinschaft im Alter können über das soziale Online-Netzwerk gesucht werden. Die Community ist einem Mehrgenerationenhaus nachempfunden, in dem die Bewohner gemeinsame Aktivitäten wie Freizeittreffs, Sportgruppen oder Reisen planen.
Stockholm’s most prestigious department store, Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), has had to remove a set of black ragdolls from Christmas window display after receiving a number of complaints from concerned customers. A visit to NK’s Christmas displays has been a part of Stockholmers‘ staple holiday traditions ever since 1915. This year’s theme was “A dream Christmas”.
Police officers from the Territorial Police Command of the British Metropolitan Police on London will be trained by the new online course “Understanding Islam: An Introduction” in future. It is designed for all learners who would benefit from understanding the historical context of Islam and the complexities of the culture.
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 […]
