Understanding other people – their behaviours, their decisions, their communication – can be regarded as one of the most critical elements on the way to unleash the power of Diversity. Over time, experts have developed a variety of models trying to explain some of the differences we observe or experience when dealing with others. Gender […]
A new EU-wide platform, called Unisys, for networking on integration through exchange about policy and practice, will be launched this year. The project was initiated by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Justice, Freedom and Security and will be developed in partnership with the Migration Policy Group, Social Change Online and Eurocities.
As part of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008, the Intercultural Cities Conference will closely look at migration, diversity and urban life in the European Union. The conference will not only provide an opportunity for international city leaders and experts to look at how different cultures can live together but how this cultural diversity […]
The factory manager, Anders Olausson, at Volvo Trucks, received the ‘Competence Award for Diversity Initiatives’ by ‘Manager’, the Swedish management magazine for his work on increasing the proportion of women in Volvo’s Tuve assembly plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Tuve factory assembles the company’s heaviest and most complex trucks, and since its inception in 1982 […]
European companies make progress in preparing for the ageing workforce and show an increased awareness for the shrinking workforce in their countries. These are the key results of the recently published second ‘Demographic Fitness Survey’ by the Adecco Institute. The ‘Demographic Fitness Survey’ was conducted among 2,506 companies in Germany, the UK, France, Italy and […]
As the European Union grows together, the European Commission challenges interested people to capture their vision of intercultural dialogue and share it with the world in the competition “Cultures on my street”. All European residents, regardless of age or origins, can participate. The idea behind the competition is that the borders within Europe are fading […]
The BBC will launch mentoring programs and other initiatives to fill more top positions with ethnic minority and staff with disabilities. The broadcaster plans to tackle their lack of diversity with several measures over the next three years. According to PersonnelToday these actions will address 90 employees who are covering jobs in radio and TV […]
IBM indirectly recruits disabled people to administrative roles through a strong relationship with an outsourcing partner. The computer giant already outsources some production processes in Scotland to Haven Products, a small business where 82% of staff have disabilities. The service of Haven Products will be expanded and will soon include also administrative tasks. Linda Scott, […]
Despite recent progress, women in Europe are still shut out of top positions in both politics and business, says a new European Commission report. Across the EU, 24% of parliamentarians are women – up from 16% a decade ago – with a similar proportion holding ministerial office. In the private sector, men still represent 9 […]
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