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May we introduce… our new Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors Starter-Kit : Are you ready to champion diversity and inclusion within your organization with an Ambassador Program? Great news then, we’re thrilled to present our comprehensive “D&I Ambassadors Starter-Kit” designed specifically for your Ambassadors. Our Starter-Kit consists of three interactive workshop modules, enabling future D&I Ambassadors to understand their vital role and foster agile collaboration. They gain a solid...

Veröffentlicht am 31. May 2023

The today’s 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is an annual event that celebrates the importance of #Diversity and #Inclusion and encourages companies to reflect on their own Diversity policies and practices. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes good business sense! A diverse workforce brings a variety of perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the table. This Diversity of thought can lead to better problem-solving, innovation, and...

Veröffentlicht am 23. May 2023

In a time when hard-won progress for LGBTQI+ communities around the world is increasingly threatened, solidarity, allyship, and community across identities, borders, and movements have never been more important! Today's IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia - provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to come together and show their support for LGBTQI+ rights and equality. It is a day to celebrate diversity and advocate for...

Veröffentlicht am 17. May 2023

Our motto for this year’s Diversity Month is again “𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧@𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐭“! Thus, there will be various interesting webinars and activities throughout Diversity Month in May to give all our employees exciting insights into topics around diversity and inclusion! In addition to three small learning sessions on Feedback, Inclusion Nudges, and Empathy & Trust, we have planned fun activities for lunch breaks that are about giving employees from different departments a chance to come together...

Veröffentlicht am 01. May 2023

The Inclusive-Language Nudge ! As we strive to create more inclusive workplaces, it’s important to be mindful of our language and how it may unintentionally exclude or marginalize others. A simple but powerful way to promote inclusive language is to use gender-neutral pronouns. When we use gender-neutral pronouns like “they” or “them” instead of assuming someone’s gender with “he” or “she”, we create a more welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. It acknowledges that not everyone...

Veröffentlicht am 27. Apr 2023

Even though Global Diversity Awareness Month 2022 is slowly coming to an end, we should of course continue to address this important topic. That’s exactly what two of our team members have done, recording a short podcast series called “Beyond Diversity”. So in yesterday’s episode, our diversity, equity and inclusion experts Marinda and Heidemarie look at how organisations can go beyond diversity and take a systemic approach to reduce unconscious bias. Have a listen! You can find the link to...

Veröffentlicht am 19. Oct 2022

You have probably heard the English proverb “Birds of a feather flock together”. There is more to this common saying than we often think: in our private and professional lives, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. A person with similar characteristics unconsciously inspires sympathy and trust in us. Here, we speak of the so-called ‘mini-me’ bias , which describes our tendency to surround ourselves predominantly with people who are similar to ourselves – in origin,...

Veröffentlicht am 29. Aug 2022

Today is International Women’s Day and we women in the ICUnet.Group want to use this opportunity to celebrate the day with our male allies . There is a strong sense of gender equality throughout our company and our male allies are right there with us making this even stronger when – and however they can. We thank them for that and never get tired in our common pursuit to gain full gender equality. Our male allies have this to say: Gender diversity is a men’s issue! It’s not about „us“ and...

Veröffentlicht am 08. Mar 2022

Gender Balance is a critical factor for business success. According to McKinsey&Company, companies with more than 30% women on their executive teams are significantly more likely to outperform those with less women. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go: It will take 267 more years to close the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity if we keep up the current rate of progress (Global Gender Gap Report 2021 World Economic Forum). Fortunately, we are all able to make a...

Veröffentlicht am 21. Feb 2022

According to a short research report about global mobility, 54% of all C-levels within French companies have been abroad at least once. The share of female executives is 40%, an above-average value in an intercultural comparison! Are you interested in more detailed information about this research reports? Feel free to contact us, we are looking forward to hear from you! Or would you like to share your personal experiences with us? Then join the dialogue on our LinkedIn channel.

Veröffentlicht am 21. Feb 2022