Over the many years of our practical work with Diversity, we have found out that the different concepts and elements that are discussed along with ‘Managing Diversity’ are closely related to the cognitive process, and thus the SORA method. We have finally, in 2009, come to redefine Diversity as The Propelling Potential Principle, through which […]
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced their diversity strategy for the next four years to come. The new strategy extends to all groups presented in society and its main aim is to develop the organisation to mirror that of its consumers, which entails creating more diversity in its workforce and in its programming. The […]
After having been developed since 2004, the WHO has introduced its guidelines for Community-based rehabilitation for Africa. The guidelines are the result of joint work of several organisations including UNESCO, ILO and IDDC. They offer a multi-sectoral approach to community-based rehabilitation that encompasses all levels of governmental institutions, civic society organisations, as well as individuals […]
With increased attention from top management, politics and the Media, the work on D&I has become a tougher business. Not so long ago, awareness raising programmes, networking platforms and informational communication were considered effective if they were positively evaluated. Nowadays, expectations for double-digit growth are extended to the representation of women in management, and stakeholders […]
The recent heated discussions over quota reignited by EU Commission Internal Market & Services Member Barnier reveal the true nature of Diversity: It is an emotional, personal and political issue in any sense of the words. Forget about the former choice of ‘social’ or ‘economic’ approaches. We are (finally) down to the pure power play […]
BT will soon be writing to all its recruitment suppliers insisting that they send in more disabled job candidates. The communications giant has been a leading champion in the development of the Disability Clearkit, an online service created by employers to share best practice and guidance on the employment of disabled people. Over 200 employers […]
Bei der Stellenbesetzung stehen die Qualifikationen im Vordergrund, schließlich geht es darum durch Know-How den beruflichen Anforderungen zu begegnen. Dennoch werden Foto, Geburtsort oder Nachname als Ausscheidungskriterium genutzt. Über den Sinn anonymisierter Bewerbungen äußert sich Michael Stuber in manage_HR. Zum Artikel
Das Bild eines Bundesministers im Rollstuhl wird langsam zur Normalität und bleibt dennoch die große Ausnahme. „Behinderung“ wird in der Gesellschaft weitgehend tabuisiert, auch in der Wirtschaft und erst recht in der Werbung. Probleme oder Defizite scheinen nicht verkaufsfördernd sein zu können, nicht sexy für Produkte und Dienstleistungen.
Bei der Personalauswahl geht es um fachliche Leistung und Qualifikation. So weit so gut. Dennoch gibt es genug Statistiken, die darauf hinweisen, dass es bereits bei der Vorauswahl zu Diskriminierungen kommt. Der Ruf nach anonymierten Bewerbungen wird lauter. Was spricht dafür, was dagegen? Dazu zwei Stimmen zum Thema in der Zeitschrift Personal. Zum Artikel
HALDE is now offering an Anti-discrimination eLearning tool (in French) for Employers and the general public. The Employer eLearning tool focuses on those highly involved in the success of Diversity work in a company, such as HR employees or directors who are in key positions on antidiscrimination work.
