It's arrived! The month of May is here, where we will celebrate the #Mis European Diversity!
It is important to highlight the work that organizations are doing to encourage diversity in the workplace, as well as the creation of inclusive environments. We see, for example, how new measures are born with the aim of ensuring diversity in the workplace, such as Equality Plans, which are helping companies diagnose their situation and eliminate any type of discrimination; in addition to other private initiative measures that companies themselves decide to establish to ensure that their doors are open to talent, regardless of the personal condition of the person bringing it.
Why is he born Equality Plan?
The objective of the Equality Plan is to guarantee equal treatment between women and men in the workplace and eradicate all behaviors, customs or stereotypes that prevent it from becoming effective. Within the evolutionary calendar of application, since March 7, companies with more than 50 workers are required to have one.
What does the European Diversity Month?
Under the motto #building bridges, the #Diversity Foundation, will launch throughout May various initiatives in the areas of diversity and inclusion policies, which are assumed by a large number of organizations of different kinds. Although this project was promoted in 26 countries, and this Foundation has been in charge of its management in Spain.
What is the aim to achieve with the creation of this European Diversity Month? It has been created with the following objectives in mind:
- Celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society in general
- Increase awareness about the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion
- Motivate signatory companies and entities of the Diversity Charter to make their actions and commitments visible
With the approval of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the international community has recognized the fundamental role played by culture as an engine of change and development. The achievement of its 17 goals will not be possible without harnessing the strength and creative potential that emanate from the diversity of cultures and without constant dialogue to ensure that all members of society benefit from this development.
Within this framework, on May 21 it will be celebrated World Day of Cultural Diversity for him Dialogue and Development. This day will give us the opportunity to celebrate the enormous benefits of cultural diversity, including the rich intangible heritage of humanity, as well as reaffirm our commitment to building a more peaceful world, based on the values of mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue.
Helena Dalli (EU Commissioner for Equality), is clear:
'Managing diversity in the workplace should be a top HR priority for all employers in Europe, because when employees are valued for who they are, they are more engaged in their work and do better. full use of their talent and creativity.”
If you want to learn more about the challenges that companies face in matters of equality, take advantage of the opportunity and enroll in the Master in HR: People Management, Talent Development and Labor Management in EIP.
