Goleman said “when we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands.” By actively listening to and engaging with differences, we open ourselves up to new perspectives and ways of thinking, which in turn allows us to expand our knowledge, our behaviours, as well as our overall worldview.
Valuing differences and embracing togetherness is the key to unlocking exponential growth and success. This requires each of us to embark on an exploratory journey, starting from within ourselves and expanding outwards to embrace new and unknown universes brimming with beauty and possibility. Rather than being barriers, our differences can be powerful accelerators, propelling us towards new ways of thinking. At Hermes Consulting, we are very sensitive to this issue.
We are committed to promoting Diversity & Inclusion through a range of comprehensive programmes and initiatives. By fostering a culture of open-mindedness and promoting diversity as a critical corporate asset, we believe that we can drive real change and innovation. We believe that this cultural shift represents the first step towards building a more human and equitable society.
We work closely with the leadership teams to create moments of awareness-raising and encourage both diversity and inclusion within the organisations. These efforts are aimed at encouraging and supporting diversity and inclusion within the companies we work with, by ensuring that everyone has a voice and is valued for their unique contributions. Join us in our mission to build a more inclusive and diverse work environment, and let’s pave the way for a brighter future. Together. We have been collaborating with Valore D since 2010, developing projects aimed at empowering women in the workplace.
From our point of view, the most important challenges related to Diversity Management in the upcoming years will be:
BRIDGING GENERATIONAL DIVIDES
o Valuing young people
o Engaging seniors
o Fostering intergenerational exchange
WORK AND LIFE BALANCE TOOLS
o Smart working
o Parenting
o Caring
GENDER ISSUES
o Women in Top Management positions
o Closing gender pay gaps
o Inclusive leadership development
MULTICULTURALISM’
o Valuing difference as a source of learning
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World News
Diversity is a distinctive and indispensable resource generating value on a social and corporate level. Increased revenues of up to 16.7 percent have been demonstrated in all those companies that are perceived by consumers as more inclusive.
Diversity&Inclusion has become decisive for striking business success. A brand is recommended more when it puts inclusion at the centre of its business strategy. In that case, the Net Promoter Score can be as high as 70.8 %, as opposed to – 43% observed for non-inclusive brands.
These dimensions thus have a real impact on business performance and corporate revenue growth; they also make the company more appealing to talent, thus increasing employer branding.
Case Studies
Happy inclusion
Intercompany mentoring programme
