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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

Let’s get Digital Learning rolling with Learnhub: Knowledge at your fingertips about Intercultural Competences, Diversity & Inclusion and Future Skills. We’ve got something exciting to share with you! Our Brand-New E-Learning Nuggets are here to spice up your Inclusion Journey! 🚀 We’ve created a huge digital learning universe in the field of Diversity & Inclusion that includes directly applicable tips for practice! 📚 Off-the-Shelf: A variety of short, interactive, and practical e-learning...

Veröffentlicht am 30. Jun 2023

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

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 o f #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