diversity_at_the_core_170912.pdf
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… policy as well as operational recommendations as to what is needed in terms of HRM and other investments to develop a robust and long-sighted diversity policy. The Executive Board and Management Team took note of the advice and decided to adopt it with some adjustments regarding the governance structure (establishment of an Advisory Council) and the budget (additional funding to support research in the field of diversity and inclusivity). In the next sections, the foundations, rationale and … community with a thriving learning and working environment”. The accompanying action point “increase diversity”, leads to the question ‘What is Diversity?’ Diversity is interpreted by most people as referring to ethnicity, race and gender. However, when looking at aspects that constitute objective differences between individuals and groups, factors like gender, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, LGBT, occupational disability or chronic illness and social status are elements that can connect … and the annual assessments with managers and directors. d) Bring in diversity and inclusivity as elements to be weighed up during strategic employee planning, to create a balanced employee population, now and in the future. e) Make training and workshops about inclusivity a permanent part of the curriculum. With regard to these tasks a Programme Manager Diversity and Inclusivity will be appointed, funded from the Diversity- policy budget. 5 To increase diversity and foster inclusivity, the …