The new report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), ‘Staying on’, paints a picture of the educational and career aspirations of today’s 14 to 18 year olds. Through a survey of more than 1,000 young people, findings reveal that career advice, the choice of school subjects and choice of apprenticeships and internships are […]
Chicago on May 13-14, representatives from European Diversity Research & Consulting participated in the exploration of the current state and future of D&I in the business world. With workshops ranging from ‘Digital Tools for Diversity & Inclusion Training’ to Kraft Foods’ ‘Case-Study on Successfully Navigating Global Inclusion and Engagement Challenges’, All participants were exposed to […]
Until now, it was rather difficult for the blind to gather information on computers. At this year’s ‘Sight City’, the largest trade fair for Blind and Visually Impaired assistance instruments in Germany, the research project “Hyper Braille” was presented.
In times of trouble, tolerance can be low, which is why diversity in media content and practice is a crucial factor in fostering social cohesion and preventing conflict. The report, ‘Media4Diversity: Taking the Pulse of Diversity in the Media’ introduces the driving forces affecting social cohesion, the role of the media in both impeding and […]
The results of Opportunity Now’s study, ‘Measuring Progress: Meeting Challenges’ states that employers have recognised that Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace will help them weather the recession. Almost three-quarters of organisations (74%) found a link between internal Diversity strategies and employee engagement. Also, 40% of organisations reported improved customer service because of Diversity initiatives […]
This comparative analysis on positive action measures in the European Union, Canada, the United States and South Africa shows that at the EU level, there has been a significant expansion of legislation which provides the basis for activities to prevent and tackle discrimination. In spite of the wealth of legislation supporting the use of positive […]
In June 2009, the Czech Parliament adopted a new anti-discrimination act and is officially the last EU member state to adopt anti-discrimination legislation. The act governs the right to equal treatment and protection against discrimination in various daily situations and applies not only to employment, but also to independent business activity, professional training, membership to […]
To measure the state of the relationship among faith groups within nations, The Gallup Organization has designed an index that gauges the segment of the public that both contributes to and stands in the way of better faith relations. Because the discussion about the relationship among faith groups is lively in Europe, especially with respect […]
Leaders from Pfizer’s Emerging Markets Business Unit (EMBU) gathered in Dubai for a global leadership summit. Issues particularly affecting the role of women in the workplace and how to foster the development of all talented people in a company and industry dealing with immense global challenges and new opportunities were explored.
Knowing that the main focus of gender diversity within the workplace is on women, National Grid in partnership with Opportunity Now sponsored an event called ‘Focus on Fathers’. The aim is to make the workplace a diverse place that offers flexible/agile working with equal pay a core organisational offering, not just to women.
