As the parades end, the work begins: How we can all contribute to closing the LGBTQ+ equality gap

Pride without apology: Corporate inclusion in challenging times

June 27, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Inclusion and diversity • 9 min read

In an interactive online panel organized by IMD and IMD's Inclusive Leadership Alumni Community, business leaders from various industries shared strategies for maintaining authentic LGBTQ+ inclusion in order to create inclusive, resilient...

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DE&I: hiring on genuine merit should lead to good outcomes

June 18, 2025 • by Michael Skapinker in Inclusion and diversity • 7 min read

Polarization is a defining trend in the changing global order. Here’s how leaders can navigate the Trump-led pushback against diversity programs....

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The “partner” paradox: why inclusive language isn’t enough for LGBTQ+ support  

June 17, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read

Using gender-neutral language at work to refer to your same-sex partner is a small, internal negotiation that highlights a crucial nuance often missed in discussions about LGBTQ+ inclusion. Answer the following questions...

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You’re reporting homophobia wrong: Try this instead 

June 12, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Inclusion and diversity • 4 min read

Official reporting structures are vital, but don’t change entrenched views. Answer the following questions to gauge how you’re currently dealing with homophobia, and consult the practical framework to go from merely reporting...

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A world without DE&I? What leaders should know before going with the flow

June 11, 2025 • by Karen Lee Ashcraft, Sara Louise Muhr in Inclusion and diversity • 12 min read

As global destabilization and uncertainty accelerate breakdowns across systems, the true test of leadership lies not in control but in collective care. Welcome to the age of ethical interdependence. ...

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How to use AI to help DEI: pitfalls, key actions, and checklist

June 2, 2025 • by Josefine van Zanten in Inclusion and diversity • 4 min read

Brain Circuits How to use AI to help DEI: pitfalls, key actions, and checklist by Josefine van Zanten Published June 2, 2025 in Brain Circuits DownloadSave AI has a significant role to...

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When it comes to trust, your actions speak louder than words 

May 29, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in Inclusion and diversity • 4 min read

People don’t work for companies. They work for leaders they trust. And that trust is being tested like never before....

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Navigating the fine line: how businesses can avoid ‘pinkwashing’

May 29, 2025 • by Luca Condosta in Inclusion and diversity • 8 min read

Companies must stay the course on DE&I to prove to employees and other stakeholders that their values are non-negotiable....

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How to win over DE&I doubters and disruptors

May 22, 2025 • by Josefine van Zanten, Luca Condosta in Inclusion and diversity • 10 min read

Effective DE&I strategies are proven to enhance performance, yet they still face resistance – perhaps now more than ever. Here’s how to convince the naysayers....

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Do you know how to think differently about difference?

May 19, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Inclusion and diversity • 2 min read

Despite good intentions, DEI initiatives often fail. Check out the reasons why and ask yourself the questions that follow to identify where your organization could do better.   ...

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