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A Pioneer for Women's Economic Security

Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd.

Bangladesh is a developing country in which women comprise more than 52 percent of the total population as well as the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. There exists a nexus between gender equality and economic growth. An example is Nibedita, which is the first comprehensive insurance scheme for women in South Asia. more[...]

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Aspire to Be ‘CEO for One Month’

Lilian Furrer
Adecco Group

Accessing the world of work and finding a pathway to fulfill their personal potential is a major challenge for anyone out of – and seeking – work. This is especially so for the 73 million youths under the age of 25, fueling fears of a ‘jobless generation.’ Skills mismatch and a lack of experience, even among the most highly educated, can almost be perceived as a discriminatory barrier to employment, which is central to Global Compact Principle 6. It dashes dreams, wastes human capital, and damages productivity. The Adecco Group – the world’s leading provider of HR solutions – has not stood by idly. more[...]

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Diversity Management

Diversity management is part of human resources management. Many organizations have a growing interest in not only taking into account anti-discrimination, but also taking advantage of the chances and opportunities offered by employing a diverse team, which offers more creativity, a wider range of perspectives, and a broader network. more[...]

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Breaking Barriers in Gender, Health, and the Environment Through Synergy

Manila Doctors Hospital

Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) is the first and only private hospital in the Philippines to ever commit to and publicly declare a “social vision.” Since then, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become deeply embedded in the corporate culture of MDH. It is a conscious effort that we align our CSR programs with both the international and national commitments for human development. In combining applicability, sustainability, and replicability in CSR program implementation, MDH is now creating a path toward program sustainability, which thrives on synergy. more[...]

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Renewed Energy for Women’s Empowerment

Ernest Harsch, Africa Renewal

Nomcebo Manzini is a busy woman. As the regional director for southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands of the UN’s recently created Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women – officially known as UN Women – she is constantly on the road from one country to another, addressing public gatherings, attending conferences, and strategizing with government officials and women activists alike. Africa Renewal’s managing editor, Ernest Harsch, was fortunate to catch Ms. Manzini at her home in Johannesburg, South Africa, in late March 2011, during a brief stopover in her travels. more[...]

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The UN Global Compact in Africa

Editorial Team

Different activities regarding the UN Global Compact are described in selected countries, like Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and South Africa. The main topics are renewable energy resources and biodiversity, human rights and anti-corruption. more[...]

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Young and Old: The Best Connection

Dominique Alhäuser, Weidmüller Interface
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG

Actively encouraging junior staff as well as the more experienced is sustainability in action for the family-owned company Weidmüller, and it is also a way to counteract the effects of demographic change. more[...]

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When Women Do Better, Economies To Do Better

Mara Swan, ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup

Few companies have helped empower women like ManpowerGroup – both inside and outside our organization. As the world leader in innovative workforce solutions for 65 years, ManpowerGroup was one of the first employers to bring women into the workforce decades ago and remains a pioneer for women today. We not only provide experience and employment opportunities to women that they previously may not have had access to, but equally important, we nurture a culture that respects how diversity of thought inspires the productivity, innovation, and collaboration companies need in the Human Age – an era of certain uncertainty requiring flexibility and new approaches to work. more[...]

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Personal and Professional Development of Women in Agribusiness

Francesca Carnesella, Camposol and Copeinca
Camposol

According to figures from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, of the economically active population in Peru, 24 percent of all workers are in the agriculture sector – one-third of whom are women. Agribusiness has an extensive labor reserve that employs thousands of men and women in decent work conditions and good pay guaranteed by law, which allows for improvement in their quality of life. CAMPOSOL generates more than 13,000 jobs, of which approximately 40 percent are held by women, thus creating an opportunity to improve their quality of life. more[...]

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The Future of Work: Superhumans Included

Lilian Furrer
Adecco Group

The British broadcaster of the 2012 Paralympic Games invited viewers to “meet the superhumans.” More than an advertising phrase to highlight Paralympians’ sporting ability, it also opened minds to the unique talents and potentials of people with disabilities – or rather, with different abilities. As the world’s leading provider of HR services, we are passionate about this ethos. Adecco helped recruit the people to work at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. more[...]

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The Future of Work: Superhumans Included

Lilian Furrer
Adecco Group

The British broadcaster of the 2012 Paralympic Games invited viewers to “meet the superhumans.” More than an advertising phrase to highlight Paralympians’ sporting ability, it also opened minds to the unique talents and potentials of people with disabilities – or rather, with different abilities. As the world’s leading provider of HR services, we are passionate about this ethos. Adecco helped recruit the people to work at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. more[...]

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Women and Sustainability: Taking a Lead in China

Prof. Wayne Visser, Kaleidoscope Futures

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IKEAs flatpack approach to diversity

Prof. Andrew Crane, Schulich School of Business

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Mom-friendly workplaces. But how friendly?

Elaine Cohen, Beyond Business Ltd

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Deutsche Telekom Introduces Women ’s Quota

Mechthilde Maier, Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom AG

Deutsche Telekom has been the first DAX 30 company to establish a quota for women: By the end of 2015, 30 percent of upper and middle management positions in the company are to be filled by women. This is a Group-internal requirement and applies worldwide. René Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Telekom, summed it up as follows: “Taking on more women in management positions is a matter of social fairness and, above all, a categorical necessity for our success. Having a greater number of women at the top will simply enable us to operate better.” more[...]

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