For a successful collaboration and equality in business, barriers and stereotypes must be removed. Professional and gender role models are anchored in the mindset at a very early stage and can often only be revised with great effort. The video gives a good insight into what this means: . Stereotypes occur whenever we meet people...

Innovation and continuous development in the digital age, along with a positive reputation, are vital for business success. Inclusion and diversity play an increasingly influential role in business today. Explore the correlation and required building blocks. Author: Nicole Wieting-Kaelin The correlation between inclusion, innovation and economic success is significant. Companies with above average diversity have...

Diversity is not just a buzzword that social romantics and human resources use for visibility, but a way to increase profitability and sustainability from a business perspective.  How does active diversity and inclusion management create value for the business? Inclusive companies are more flexible and adaptable than monocultural organizations. This flexibility becomes a competitive advantage. Heterogeneous...

Inequality has as many dimensions as diversity – colour, race, religion, gender, orientation, age, …. And our perception of inequality is sculpted by our own background, experience and environment. Author: Farhat Nooruddin My first encounter with inequality – specifically gender bias and inequality – was during the interview process for my first job many years...

A change is sweeping through business. Today’s organizations are utilizing cutting-edge technology to transform their digital experiences, workflows, and structures. However, technology isn’t the only engine behind digital transformation. The real driver of change is people. True innovation starts with a creative idea. And the best creative ideas arise from the coming together of diverse...

Gender quality is a pertinent issue for the world of business. Currently, although 46.8% of professionals in the US are women, women only make up between 26% and 43% of the workforces at leading technology companies. That’s set against a gender pay gap estimated to be around 18%. The World Economic Forum predicts that it will take 202 years...

Meanwhile it is known that Diversity matters and several analyses and studies confirm that diverse teams and companies outperform the others by far. Diversity improves performance and outcomes due to the following benefits:   Improves cultural insightsWider range of skillsImproves employee engagementImproves creativityReduces employee turnoverIncreases productivityImproves company reputationIncreases profits Even though there are a variety of...

Diversity is not just a buzzword that social romantics and human resources use for visibility, but a recommended way to increase profitability and sustainability from a business perspective.  How does active diversity and inclusion management create value for the business? Heterogeneous companies are more flexible and adaptable than monocultural organizations. This flexibility becomes a competitive...

Equal rights for women in business are high on the agenda. However, there are still large differences between men and women, particularly with regard to the employment rate, equal pay, estimated income from work and the holding of management positions and political offices. Discussions mainly focus on disadvantages for women. Advantages that women can derive...