Diversity Day 2019 in Slovakia (26/06/2019)

30 May is a celebration of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. New signatories have joined the Slovak Diversity Charter.

Estonian entrepreneurs: Diversity is an enormous asset for businesses (26/06/2019)

The Estonian Diversity Charter invited representatives from four big Estonia-based companies – Omniva, Rimi, Swedbank and Telia – to participate in a seminar on equal treatment.

For the first time Lithuanian business community supports „Baltic Pride“ (26/06/2019)

For the first time, members of the Lithuanian Diversity Charter declare public support for the Baltic Pride. This is a crucial step in ensuring human rights and the public interest, when not only the non-governmental but also the private sector is mobilized.

Hungarian Business Leaders Forum – Diversity Week in Hungary (26/06/2019)

Italy: Inclusive Mindset Job Day (26/06/2019)

The Inclusive Mindset project aims to offer job opportunities to people who can hardly access to the job market, like disabled people, migrants…

Luxembourg companies act for diversity (26/06/2019)

On May 15th, IMS Luxembourg, in the framework of its Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg activities, organized the Diversity Day as well as the Diversity Awards Lëtzebuerg.

Migration Integration in the workplace (26/06/2019)

We at ‘Diversity Charter Ireland’ are coming to the end of our most recent project looking at Migration Integration in the workplace. Employment is central to thriving communities, and is a critical gateway to successful migrant integration in our society. We spend most of our lives at work, making the workplace pivotal to creating an inclusive society. The workplace provides potential to reach out and deliver a positive message of diversity and inclusion in Ireland.

New legislation on the diversity instruments and diversity label in Brussels (26/06/2019)

In 2016 the Brussels government started an evaluation and reform process of the diversity policy on the Brussels labor market. In this process the Brussels social partners (both trade unions and employers organizations) were involved. At the end of 2018, a vision paper on the new diversity instruments was ready and served as the basis for adopting the legislation on this.

Over 2.500 steps in the right direction- The seventh German Diversity Day (26/06/2019)

May 28th, 2019 marked the 7th annual German Diversity Day (Deutscher Diversity-Tag). The Diversity Day was originally started in 2013 as a call to action for German companies and other organizations to dedicate one day each year to the facilitation of a more equitable and diverse working environment. The German Diversity Day was intended to be, above all, a celebration of the diversity that exists within our society and within our economy. Organizations are called upon to highlight the variety of backgrounds, nationalities and ideas that are to be found among their employees with an activity which fits the unique environment of each individual organization.

The second edition of the Women Engineers for one Day Project (26/06/2019)

At the end of the 2018/2019 school year, the second edition of the Women Engineers for one Day Project (Projeto Engenheiras por Um Dia) was also completed, with the participation of 3334 young people, divided into four different activities: study visits to universities and companies, celebration of the Girls in ICT Day and the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the project (which took place in Guimarães and Lisbon).

Tree of InnoDiversity - Leading research on Diversity and Innovation (26/06/2019)

From Fundación Diversidad and the Center for Diversity of the IE Business School we have launched “The InnoDiversity Tree” on June 12th, 2019 in collaboration with HP, Pfizer and the US Chamber of Commerce in Spain.

The future of diversity in the EU (26/06/2019)

We have come a long way, but the road is still tortuous. In fact, I don’t think we will ever reach an end destination where diversity management will no longer be needed. Instead, the process matters. On this path, we have two choices. Either we choose trust and honesty or we choose comfort and convenience. If we choose the first, we can set the right intention behind the fight for a more truthful representation of our diverse European societies. And I trust that people engaged in the fight for more diversity are there with the right intentions and that we all are up to the challenges tied to diversity. However, we need to acknowledge that speaking about diversity without addressing hierarchies and systemic exclusion will not solve the problem. But what is the problem we want to solve?

Welcome to 9th EU Platform of the Diversity Charters newsletter! (26/06/2019)

When the month of June is known for being a Pride Month, then the month of May could be known in the future as a Diversity Month, as more and more Diversity Charters are celebrating their national Diversity Days then. Read more from this newsletter what employers around Europe are doing and get inspired for the next year!

6th Polish Diversity Day: Courage and balance (27/06/2019)

Over 200 guests and several experts and experts have taken up the subject of courage in striving for a balance between work and personal life during the biggest annual event implemented under the Diversity Charter in Poland. On the occasion of the 6th Polish Diversity Day, the replica of the famous New York Fearless Girl sculpture visited Poland for the first time. The main partner of the event was the Polish branch of State Street Bank and the partner was Siemens Polska.

Dutch Diversity Day: October 1st 2019 (27/06/2019)

On October 1st 2019, The Netherlands will celebrate its first Diversity Day.

Austrian Diversity Charter' events with and for signatories (27/06/2019)

At this time the Austrian Charta, officially count 237 signatories and some interested companies. We plan to continue with our strategy to invite and involve our members to our existing events and projects.

Together and proud: EU Institutions in force at EuroPride (27/06/2019)

On 15 June, the EuroPride Parade took place in Vienna, and the EU institutions were there in force, along with Commissionner Věra Jourová. The event attracted more than half a million participants from all over Europe.

United in diversity: a common challenge (28/06/2019)

“Diversity is a core value for the EU and uniting in diversity not only reflects empirical observation, it is a commitment at the heart of our work. Language, ethnicity, political affiliation, culture, religion, age: whatever the grounds, we must strive to accept difference and live and work together at the regional, communal and national level.”

New Branch in the south of Sweden with updated event format (28/06/2019)

During last year, Diversity Charter Sweden started a branch in Gothenburg. The response from Signatories has been so good we decided to try to open in Malmoe as well.

Welcome to the EU Platform of Diversity Charters newsletter! (09/04/2019)

"United in diversity" is the motto of the European Union, which was first used in 2000. It signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent's many different cultures, traditions and languages. It stands for equality for all, regardless of person’s race or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability and religion. Employers are playing an ever-growing part in promoting these common values, not only at the workplace, but also in the society in large. This newsletter shows how only by working together, you can create more inclusive workplaces and societies.

Integration of diversity in company: how to report it? (09/04/2019)

On the 7th of November Fondazione Sodalitas with the collaboration of KPMG organized the workshop “Integration of diversity in company: how to report it?”.

Diversity Charter Ireland: What are we doing? (09/04/2019)

In the shadow of Brexit-Old and New Re-connection at D.C.I. and Migration Integration in, Action- Irish Migration Case Studies

10 year anniversary of Fundación Diversidad (09/04/2019)

Fundación Diversidad has had its 10th anniversary in February 2019. It is the pioneering entity in the management of diversity and inclusion in Spain. The foundation began its journey in 2009 when Spain’s agenda of diversity included almost only gender or disability issues. At that time, there was a total lack of more transversal approach that also took grounds of discrimination such as age, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc. into account.

3rd edition of the « Diversity & Business Lëtzebuerg » Barometer (09/04/2019)

On 11 December 2018, IMS Luxembourg presented its third edition of the "Diversity and Business Lëtzebuerg" barometer during a press conference in presence of Laure Amoyel, Head of OLAI's Integration and Diversity Division and Nicolas Poussing, Researcher at LISER.

Launch of the Lithuanian Diversity Charter (09/04/2019)

To contribute to ensuring equality and social inclusion at the workplace and in the society, Diversity Development Group and SOPA launched the Lithuanian Diversity Charter on 3rd of October 2018.

7th anniversary of the Diversity Charter – new publication and the experts’ debate (09/04/2019)

The Diversity Charter has been present in Poland for 7 years. That’s when the Responsible Business Forum has began to popularize in Poland the diversity management subject within the framework of the European cooperation of the Diversity Charters Platform, supported by the European Commission.

The Portuguese Charter for Diversity sets up an Association for Diversity and Inclusion (09/04/2019)

The Portuguese Charter for Diversity, instrument that aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the organizations, has just set up the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion (APPDI)

Intersectionality, a different view on discrimination (09/04/2019)

On the 22th of November 2018 the Diversity Service of Actiris organized in Brussels a seminar on ”Intersectionality, a different view on discrimination”. At this seminar, Emilia Roig (director of the Center for Intersectional Justice, Berlin), presented her report ‘Analyse de la transposition du concept d’intersectionnalité dans le cadre de la réforme des instruments de promotion de la diversite et de lutte contre les discriminations” , which for the moment is only available in French and Dutch.

Diversity Day celebrated in Estonia (09/04/2019)

On April 17th, Estonian Diversity Charter celebrates the Diversity Day once again. The aim of the day is to encourage people to notice that every person around us is unique regardless of their gender, age, nationality, identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Signing ceremony with international round table ”The values of inclusiveness and equity promote business growth” (09/04/2019)

Slovenian companies with signing Diversity Charter confirmed that the values of inclusiveness and equity promote the growth of companies.

Practical diversity journey in Croatia, Romania and Slovenia (09/04/2019)

Best practice examples in achieving workforce diversity from signatories of Diversity Charters across three countries - New e-book published with D&I practices from the region

Charta Business-Breakfast – ganz analog (09/04/2019)

Am 12.12.2018 lud das Charta-Mitgliedsunternehmen ÖBB-Holding AG zusammen mit der Wirtschaftskammer Wien zum ersten Charta der Vielfalt-Business-Breakfast in die ÖBB-Unternehmenszentrale ein. Thema: Rolle von Diversity Management bei Digitalisierungsprozessen. 30 UnterzeichnerInnen folgten der Einladung und sorgten für interessante Statements und Diskussionen.

‘United in Diversity – a common challenge’ - EU Diversity Charters’ Annual Forum (10/04/2019)

The 10th EU Diversity Charters' Annual Forum will bring together around 200 participants from private and public sector, civil society and others, who are passionate about creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.

How companies can benefit from the new Work-Life Balance Directive (10/04/2019)

Commission reports on its actions to advance LGBTI equality (10/04/2019)

CEO Call for Action and a Task Force for Gender Equality (11/04/2019)

On the International Women’s Day, at the Gender Equality conference, IKEA Romania, The Romanian Diversity Charter and The Swedish Embassy launched a CEO Call for Action and a Task Force for Gender Equality, a network of companies and organisations that advocates for equal representation of women in leadership positions, equal pay for the same work and equal opportunities for women and men.

Campaign #FlaggefürVielfalt - let’s jointly set an example for diversity! (11/04/2019)

In times when diversity is called into question, as an employer initiative the German Diversity Charter saw it as even more her responsibility to communicate her common values to the outside world: all employees should be valued – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or worldview, physical and mental ability, age, sexual orientation and identity. The initiative is convinced that mixed teams come up with better solutions and make any organisation more successful. The German Diversity Charter, her members and signatories, with the Campaign #FlaggefürVielfalt wanted to highlight that they stand by this conviction.

‘But we can not find multicultural reporters!' (11/04/2019)

Nine Dutch media companies committed themselves towards diversity and inclusion by signing The Diversity Charter on the 12th of March 2019. The group consisted of several public service broadcasters, a music radio station, a national women’s magazine and a multinational mass media conglomerate . The charter meeting had a specific focus on cultural and ethnic diversity.

Welcome to Latvian and Lithuanian Diversity Charters! (11/04/2019)

Latvian and Lithuanian Diversity Charters become 22nd and 23rd in Europe to join the EU Platform of Diversity Charters.

Austria: LGBTiQ* - Not only Private Affair! (01/03/2018)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexual and Queer * matters us all…

Belgium: Annual Ceremony of Diversity Label of the Brussels-Capital Region (01/03/2018)

On the 8th of December 2017 the Diversity Service of Actiris organized the annual Delivery of the Diversity Labels.

Denmark: Strengthen the intercultural understanding with new app created by the Association New Dane (01/03/2018)

The Association New Dane, the NGO administering the Danish Diversity Charter, has created an app that makes it easier for you to keep track of religious holidays

Czech Republic: DISA Index 2017 (01/03/2018)

In 2017 the Czech Diversity Charter finished their first diversity benchmarking based on DISA (Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Assessment) which is the first benchmarking and rating tool on Diversity Management in the Czech Republic based on over 50 questions.

Estonia: 14 tips for employers to prevent and solve value conflicts (01/03/2018)

In November, members of the Estonian Diversity Charter came together to share experiences on values and conflicts in companies and organisations.

Finland: Inclusive marketing - who do your commercials speak to? (01/03/2018)

Marketing campaigns are often full of stereotypes: girls playing with dolls, boys playing with cars. Slim women in bikinis, larger women in oversized dresses. Dark-skinned people as exotic and different, white people as the society’s norm. Hetero couples as happy parents, gay couples as partying hipsters.

Germany: New films on diversity and on the German diversity charter (01/03/2018)

A picture is worth a thousand words. The Charta der Vielfalt recently published two films that show diversity management and the initiative. And what’s brand-new: they are also available starting immediately with English subtitles.

Hungary: Partnerships for Diversity (01/03/2018)

The Hungarian Business Leaders Forum (HBLF) celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2017. During the HBLF 25th Anniversary Week (October 9-13, 2017) there were professional programs organized for all stakeholders summarizing the past 25 years' successes, lessons learned, identifying programs and partnerships for the future.

Italy: Living Library (01/03/2018)

On November 30th 2017, Fondazione Sodalitas and the partners of Inclusive Mindset project*, organized a “Living Library Event”, a model promoted by ABCittà, opened to HR and CSR Managers and focused on disabled people and ethnic-cultural differences.

Luxembourg: Awareness Raising and Communication Kit on Disability for Employers (01/03/2018)

In the framework of the (Handi)Cap Emploi project, launched by IMS Luxembourg, which aims the inclusion of people with disabilities into the ordinary labour market, IMS Luxembourg has developed an awareness raising and communication kit for employers, HR and all employees, available both in English and French.

Poland: Three new municipality offices (Częstochowa, Wrocław and Gdańsk) have signed the Charter (01/03/2018)

Second half of the year was a busy time for Polish Diversity Charter. Three new municipality offices (Częstochowa, Wrocław and Gdańsk) have signed the Charter and two signatories meeting have been organized. In December Diversity Charter in Poland has reached 200 signatories, and at the end of the year there were 208 of them.

Portugal: Diversity Awards – 1st edition: 2017 (01/03/2018)

The Diversity Award aims to distinguish organizational practices that enhance diversity and equal opportunities in the work place.

Slovakia: It Is Exhausting If Employees Cannot Be Themselves (01/03/2018)

The LGBT Business Forum focused on how to create an inclusive work environment in a company.

Slovenia: The Launch of Diversity Charter Slovenia (01/03/2018)

The Diversity Charter Slovenia was launched, as the 20th European diversity charter, on the 14th of November 2017. The ceremony was held under the honorary patronage of his excellency Mr.Borut Pahor, the President of the Republic of Slovenia.

Spain: III International Awards for Diversity Management (01/03/2018)

On November 16th Fundacion Diversidad celebrated the third edition of the International Diversity Management Awards.

Sweden: More inclusive workplaces - a driver for growth. (01/03/2018)

Engaging 18 different signatories sharing best practice

The Netherlands: Every municipality needs diversity (01/03/2018)

Following the four largest cities of the Netherlands now nine medium-large municipalities have also signed the Dutch Diversity Charter.

Enlargement of EU Platform of Diversity Charters (05/03/2018)

Diversity Charter Slovenia has become the 20th member of the EU Platform of Diversity Charters.

Welcome to the EU Platform of Diversity Charters newsletter! (05/03/2018)

The 7th edition of the newsletter shows how public sector and business can work together for more inclusive work environment, how inclusive workplaces contribute to companies’ success, provides you with tools to prevent and solve value conflicts and lets you celebrate with employers, who have been selected for diversity awards.

Platform meeting in Lisbon: collecting data, working for more inclusive workplaces and learning to communicate effectively (05/03/2018)

The latest EU Platform of Diversity Charters meeting was hosted by the Portuguese Diversity Charter at the end of January in Lisbon.