Leaders must prepare for the axe – and wield it with compassion 

Age diversity: why old and young offer the perfect balance

13 September 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Inclusion and diversity • 6 min read

Age diversity can lead to increased innovation and problem-solving. Combining the different strengths of younger and older employees, such as quick decision-making and holistic thinking, can yield better results. ...

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Reshaping workplaces for a thriving future 

31 August 2023 in Inclusion and diversity • 5 min read

The MD of HR association SHRM on why you shouldn’t stifle AI’s progress – and how to prepare your workforce for coming seismic change ....

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The all-inclusive reading guide for your summer break

28 July 2023 in Inclusion and diversity • 4 min read

Fancy something more challenging to read on the beach than the latest Danielle Steel or James Patterson? Then let IMD professors inspire you with their book recommendations on the thorny topic of...

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Inclusive design: why it’s more than just a quick makeover

26 July 2023 • by Vanessa M. Patrick , Candice R. Hollenbeck in Inclusion and diversity • 9 min read

Aside from the moral imperative, there are clear benefits for companies that embrace the principles of inclusive design. Vanessa Patrick and Candice Hollenbeck offer a step-by-step framework to ensure your products and...

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Like football, inclusion demands bold leaders and empowered teams

24 July 2023 • by Tatjana Haenni in Inclusion and diversity • 5 min read

Women’s football has led the way in how to include and enable the participation and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In a polarized world, football and business can learn from our...

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Five ways to create a workplace ‘infusion of inclusion’

20 July 2023 • by Shelley Zalis in Inclusion and diversity • 4 min read

Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, offers advice on how leaders can show that they are serious about building more inclusive work environments....

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How visible is disability in the DE&I conversation?

14 July 2023 • by Rebecca Swift in Inclusion and diversity • 6 min read

Almost one in five people globally live with a disability, yet they make up less than 1% of the people shown in marketing and advertising material. In the latest installment of our...

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LVMH takes pride in fashioning an inclusive culture 

24 June 2023 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Inclusion and diversity • 7 min read

Vanessa Moungar, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at LVMH, tells Heather Cairns-Lee how luxury brands can ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting the LGBTQ+ community....

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Five ways to be an ally to your LGBTQ+ colleagues 

16 June 2023 • by Luis Ornelas in Inclusion and diversity • 6 min read

A bad experience with just one colleague can negatively impact whether an LGBTQ+ person feels safe at work. Luis Ornelas, a member of the IMD MBA class of 2023, offers his advice...

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How to address LGBTQ+ employees' safety

12 June 2023 • by Josefine van Zanten in Inclusion and diversity • 6 min read

Multinational companies must dedicate themselves to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of LGBTQ+ employees, regardless of whether and how these individuals choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity....

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