In many EU countries Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transsexuals (LGBT) are still facing discrimination in their every day lives. In order to substantially discuss the need for a “horizontal directive” on all discrimination grounds, the European Parliament saw the necessity to prepare a comprehensive study on homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation. Thus, […]
Peter Loescher, CEO from Siemens made waves when criticizing the lack of Diversity in the boardroom of Siemens. In a recent interview with the Financial Times Germany, he admitted that the company has only white male executives and that there are only few women and foreigners among executive managers at Siemens – one of the […]
According to the latest report “Gender Audit for Gender Equality Promotion” published by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), gender awareness is limited in workplaces as well as the commitment of employees for the implementation and understanding of gender issues in South Asia. The report focuses in particular on
Die ungleiche Bezahlung von Männern und Frauen in der Führungsebene ist ein Dauerproblem, das zeigt eine aktuelle Kienmbaum-Studie. Die Bezahlungsmentalität ist nicht nur ungerecht, sondern kann auch den Erfolg des Unternehmens negativ beeinträchtigen. Große deutschen Unternehmen zahlen ihren weiblichen Fach- und Führungskräften durchschnittlich signifikant weniger als ihren männlichen Managern.
Media Markt, Germanys electronics giant, caused stir with a TV ad using a stereotypical depiction of Italians. Using the occasion and popularity of the UEFA European Championships they depicted the Italians, with the character Toni, as macho, sexist and crazy about soccer. The commercial shows Toni who is looking for a new flatscreen TV while […]
A joint report from the CBI employer’s organisation and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) found out that firms that take steps to improve Diversity in the workplace earn real business benefits. Companies who look beyond the “usual suspects” for staff and employ people on the basis of their abilities and potential, regardless of their sex, […]
The European Women’s Lobby’s (EWL) prepared a resource kit that presents information about existing public institutions dealing with equality between women and men at international, European and national level. It aims at supporting NGOs and other interested stakeholders to evaluate and influence international and European institutions as well as their national governments.
In Asia-Pacific and Japan Hewlett-Packard is making efforts to attract qualified female employees in order to have a workforce profile that reflects the diverse one billion people using HP products worldwide. HP is planning to triple the number of female managers in the next two years. For that purpose HP plans to set up a […]
The L’Oréal – Unesco Awards aim to recognize, each year, five outstanding women researchers who have contributed to scientific progress. These exceptional women scientists serve as role models for the next generation, encouraging young women around the world to follow in their footsteps. Almost two thousand eminent members of the scientific community propose candidates for […]
Peter Löscher sorgte mit einem überraschenden Bekenntnis für Furore: Der Siemens-Chef findet sein Unternehmen zu deutsch. „In der Führungsetage sitzen nur weiße Männer“, sagte Löscher der „Financial Times Deutschland“. Unter den 600 Spitzenmanagern des Großkonzerns seien nur wenige Frauen und Ausländer zu finden. Die deutsche Wirtschaft müsse insgesamt internationaler werden. Sonst drohe die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des […]
