Fit und in Bewegung bleiben ist für den Sport genauso Motto wie für Diversity. Deswegen trifft es sich gut, dass die Sporthochschule Köln und das Gleichstellungsbüro/ Institut für Sportsoziologie gemeinsam eine Veranstaltung organsierten. Die Veranstaltung „Performance braucht Diversity. Vielfalt in Sport und Gesellschaft als Zukunftsthema“ fand am 20. Oktober 2011 an der Hochschule statt, Michael […]
Creating value from differences requires an active and conscious approach that includes open-mindedness to be able to acknowledge and value diversity, and also an inclusive behaviour to integrate and leverage different perspectives, skills or approaches. Most companies have hence developed multi-layered frameworks for Diversity and Inclusion, encompassing different sets of elements the combination of which […]
The latest survey by Forbes Insight “Global Diversity and Inclusion – Fostering Innovation through a Diverse Workforce” proved once more, that Diversity is a key driver of innovation and crucial for global success. 85 percent of the about 320 surveyed executives from the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA agreed that a diverse and inclusive workforce is […]
The ongoing and increasing war for top talents serves as one of the main impetuses for pro-active D&I programmes. While targeted campaigns for women have become common, more comprehensive approaches are yet to be developed.
Whenever a company starts to take its D&I activities outside its ‘home’ country, a number of new complexities are added to the already existing challenges. The recurring key question in that situation is: How much standards can the global corporate heaquarter set for international units, and how much freedom in adapting or tailoring should it […]
It is still a widespread assumption in some cultures – and quite a few companies – that a person’s sexual orientation does not matter at work and therefore shouldn’t be actively adressed by diversity programmes. Experts, however, know that this resistance typically refers only to non-straight identities as heterosexuality is being made visible and audible […]
Bunt und ein bisschen retro, dazu auch noch etwas provokativ. Ausgerechnet der angstaubte Versicherungskonzern „Gothaer“ – die mit dem Frakturschrift-Logo – schafft mit seinem Direktversicherer Asstel das, was viele in der Assekuranzbranche wollen: Zeitgemäßes Auftreten und eine glaubwürdige Ansprache des zunehmend vielfältigen Marktes.
May 17th marked the 7th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Commemorated around the world with positive reactions in many countries, it was also marred by attacks in others, generating intense and diverse press coverage. In line with one common media principle, a large share of the coverage featured the officials who provided […]
One trend has been significant in recent years: Diversity is not only supposed to add value to the business, but it should also be lead and driven by the business (managers). This is much easier said than done. While it is undisputed that the credible commitment of management to tangible and sustainable change is key, […]
Following her strong statements about potential quota for women on executive and supervisory boards, Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice, announced a Europe-wide voluntary initiative, that aims at increasing the representation of women on corporate boards of publicly listed companies.
