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Starting in fiscal year 2025, all large companies in the EU must report comprehensively on their sustainability performance in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) . This means making sustainability measures visible and transparent! A central component of this reporting is DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) . We support you in your CSRD projects, for example by: Developing and monitoring DEI key performance indicators (KPIs) for your CSRD report...

Veröffentlicht am 05. May 2025

Whether industry, tech or non-profit: inclusive recruiting does not look the same everywhere. This is because different roles, target groups and corporate cultures present different challenges. It is important to find the right levers - in other words, measures that open up access instead of unintentionally excluding it. Here are three tried and tested approaches that have proven themselves in practice: 1. Offer flexible interview formats Traditional interviews do not always reveal what...

Veröffentlicht am 17. Apr 2025

Skills shortage. New generations on the rise. Diversity as a competitive advantage. 2025 is no ordinary year – the labor market is changing rapidly. Companies that rely on exclusion by default in recruiting risk missing out on valuable talent. This is especially true when it comes to attracting young professionals and leaders. Inclusive recruiting goes beyond a polished job ad. It means designing structures, processes, and a culture where everyone feels addressed and welcome. What matters?...

Veröffentlicht am 11. Apr 2025

Social justice doesn’t end at the office door – quite the opposite! Employers play a crucial role: they shape company cultures, set frameworks, and have the responsibility to actively promote equal opportunities. But the reality often looks different: One in three experiences discrimination in the workplace. Only two out of five people would report an incident. More than half don’t even know who to turn to. (Source: Global Workforce View Study, 2020) These aren’t new findings – but still,...

Veröffentlicht am 07. Mar 2025

We say thank you! 🧡 We look back happily on the inspiring Diversity Month that lies behind us: We were happy to come together regularly in May to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the ICUnet.Group. It was a great month with many inspiring exciting initiatives from our inclusion@icunet team . Once again, thank you for the varied, informative and entertaining programme! The sessions have given us valuable insights into the importance of diversity in the workplace and many practical...

Veröffentlicht am 05. Jun 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