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Recruitment is essential for companies that want to boost diversity and create inclusive work environments. In many workplaces, the recruitment process is often static and unchanged for many years: the same job postings, sourcing platforms, candidate tests, interview guides, interviewers, rejection criteria, etc. If we want to attract diversity, the recruitment process needs to be reviewed with a D&I lens to ensure that we don't [...]

What are microaggressions? Microaggressions are subtle, verbal or non-verbal comments or everyday actions that intentionally or unintentionally exclude, denigrate or undermine the recipient (often a minority group/person). The term was originally coined by American psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce in 1970 to describe actions or comments against African-American citizens that created everyday degradation, also known as "casual degradation". Microaggressions are

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. That's why we focus on how to best manage the conflicts that may arise in your working life. Even though we think we are good at being constructive when conflict arises, it often turns out that the approaches we use are more escalating than de-escalating - despite

In the run-up to the 2022 general election, we are focusing on gender and women in Danish politics. What is the status and what can we do to increase gender equality and representation in the political landscape? We talked about this with Drude Dahlerup, professor emerita of political science and researcher in gender and politics. Historically high

Why talk about disability? 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability - visible or invisible - but very often disability is a taboo subject in the workplace. Different kinds of disabilities: Visible and invisible The UN definition of disability A disability is any long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment that has a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory

When working to change norms, systems and processes in relation to diversity and inclusion that have existed as 'normal' or 'usual' for many years, we will naturally encounter resistance - within ourselves and/or others. Resistance to change is an unwillingness to adapt to new circumstances or ways of doing things.

What is psychological safety? Psychological safety in the workplace is about employees' ability to take interpersonal risks without fear of retaliation. This means that everyone has the ability to be heard, speak up and criticize the organization. Psychological safety requires a growth mindset where managers and employees are open to new inputs, learning and development. This is

What is a D&I dashboard? Dashboards are a visual management, data tool that enables a company and its employees to understand raw data related to KPIs and other measurement standards in an easy-to-understand way. It is the most effective way to track multiple data sources because it puts forward a centralized position for businesses to control and analyze

In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They provide a blueprint for how to accelerate peace and prosperity for people and planet - now and in the future. The SDGs serve as call-to-actions for both developing and developed countries. They recognize that ending poverty

How do we take the temperature of the workplace in terms of diversity and inclusion? Taking the temperature of your work environment from a diversity and inclusion perspective. This is the first step if you want to work with diversity and inclusion but don't know where your company should start. It could be that your company has a lack of diversity, challenges with recruitment, retention, promotion