A round table brought together economy sector and their good practices in inclusive diversity management.

The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Advocate of the Principle of Equality, Mr. Miha Lobnik in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Slovenia. Advocate of the Principle of Equality, signed Diversity Charter and said, that signing is easy but the challenge is to live the principles of Diversity Charter. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr. Marco Hennis, expressed his gratitude that Dutch companies in Slovenia are also committed to respecting diversity, equality and inclusion. He said that “research shows that diversity contributes to quality business decisions and greater innovation of companies. We cannot afford to ignore this fact and to overlook certain groups. We believe that the Netherlands has become economically competitive by allowing just about everyone to express their views. ” Significantly, he asked the question: "We talk the talk, but do we walk the walk?" He emphasized that the key to working in this area is attention and establishing interpersonal contact, which ultimately affects each of us, both leaders, employees, as well as politicians and others. "

Participants in the round table, company representatives highlighted the strengths, challenges and good practices in the field of inclusive diversity management in the workplace and also externally. Anisa Faganelj, AMZS pointed out that in their company the integration of different opinions and cooperation in a respectful and open way is primarily reflected in business results. The energy they have in the company connects them more and more precisely because of the respect and acceptance of diversity.

Nejc Jaka Sekula, Novartis Technical Operations recommended that company should ook for employees who are passionate about these topics, because those will also attract others. It is necessary start this path with smaller steps, namely in areas that are more easily tangible. Results and joy at achievements will then motivate us to discover new diversity along the way and create more inclusive environment.

Petra Urh, Pivovarna Laško Union d.o.o. she stressed that it is important for an organization that signs such a document to live it. She said that diversity and inclusion are important today and also tomorrow and that having different people in the structure of the company is something invaluable. Ilijana Šuligoj Javornik, RLS Merilna tehnika d.o.o., said that every company has its own culture and this needs to be taken into account. Diversity should be integrated into the culture of the company. Special attention needs to be paid to small businesses that expect growth in the future. Namely, culture and values ​​are always built from the top down, and this must also be taken into account when choosing leaders. Which means that we choose them appropriately and that the leadership in these roles also supports them appropriately, otherwise it can happen that we build a culture within the culture, which is not good.