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Diversey - A Solenis Company, is thrilled to share our recent experience attending the LEAD Network Europe Conference in Düsseldorf as a proud Gold Partner. The theme for this year's LEAD Conference was nothing short of inspirational: "The Inclusive Journey." It's a powerful reminder that fostering inclusion isn't just a good business practice; it's an essential step towards creating a fair and equal world. Our teams at Diversey - A Solenis company firmly believes in this, and we were honored to be a part of such a meaningful event. Throughout the conference, we engaged in dynamic discussions, shared valuable insights, and learned from experts in the field. We were joined by visionary leaders and professionals who are committed to making inclusion a reality. Here are a few key takeaways from our LEAD Conference experience: 1) Inclusion is not a trend; it's a necessity: We discussed how inclusion goes beyond mere optics – it's about fostering a culture and having a purpose that embraces and values differences. 2) Leadership plays a crucial role: To drive the inclusion shift, leadership must be intentional, included in targets and lead by example. 3) Empowering diversity: We explored strategies to not only welcome diversity but to actively empower it, creating a workplace and society that thrives on diverse perspectives. We're grateful for the incredible networking opportunities, connecting with like-minded individuals and organizations that share our passion for building a better future. Thank you to everyone who made LEAD Conference 2023 an unforgettable experience. We're more committed than ever to championing diversity and inclusion, not just in our company but in the world around us. Together, we can make this inclusive journey a reality. #LEADConference2023 #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #Leadership #TheInclusiveJourney #GoldPartner

Did you know that diverse teams outperform homogeneous ones? It's scientifically proven. At Dr. Oetker, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion—it's woven into our purpose of 'Creating a Taste of Home'. Our commitment to our employees is to foster a corporate culture where everyone feels valued and included. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion offers at Dr. Oetker by following the link in the comments.⤵️

Embrace the power of diversity with us at our upcoming #GlobalAfterwork event, "Strength in Diversity: Building Innovation in Global Teams," on Wednesday, January 31st, hosted at our Zühlke office in Hamburg. At Zühlke, we celebrate diversity as the driving force behind our collaborative success across borders and cultures. Now, we're excited to share our insights and experiences to empower global teams. What's in it for all joiners? 🎤 Lively Panel Talk: Engage with experts passionately committed to fostering diversity. 🌐 Practical Insights: Gain tips on promoting diversity to spark breakthrough changes in your teams. 🌟 Success Stories: Hear firsthand experiences on overcoming communication challenges, establishing clear roles, and cultivating female leadership and positive team dynamics in intercultural teams. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with inspiring personalities from Zühlke and our GDW community. Save your free ticket now and join my colleagues at their panel!

Embrace the power of diversity with us at our upcoming #GlobalAfterwork event, "Strength in Diversity: Building Innovation in Global Teams," on Wednesday, January 31st, hosted at our Zühlke office in Hamburg. At Zühlke, we celebrate diversity as the driving force behind our collaborative success across borders and cultures. Now, we're excited to share our insights and experiences to empower global teams. What's in it for all joiners? 🎤 Lively Panel Talk: Engage with experts passionately committed to fostering diversity. 🌐 Practical Insights: Gain tips on promoting diversity to spark breakthrough changes in your teams. 🌟 Success Stories: Hear firsthand experiences on overcoming communication challenges, establishing clear roles, and cultivating female leadership and positive team dynamics in intercultural teams. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with inspiring personalities from Zühlke and our GDW community. Save your free ticket now and join my colleagues at their panel!

Purchase your ticket for the Leading with HEART conference today! 🎟   What can you expect from the conference? 💡 A focus on inclusive leadership tools and insights. 💡 A transformative platform that will allow for conversations and connections and an opportunity to learn from and connect with other attendees. 💡 A focus on accountability and application of the tools and insights gained during the conference. 💡 An intersectional approach with our community partners making sure all voices are involved in the creation stage and throughout the conference. 💡 Space to dive deeply into conversations. Space to learn, create and develop the tools and resources to go away and create change.     Confirmed topics our speakers and panelists will cover: ❤️ Driving HEART in the Workplace: Witness our diverse community partners Teisha Iglesias CHRP, SHRM-SCP, Jay Brewster, Lionel Migrino and Terri Crooks unpack, share and raise awareness about why inclusion and equity is a foundation to any workplace from an intersectional lens. ❤️ From Saviorism to Solidarity in the Workplace: Keynote Speaker Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi ❤️ Leading with HEART (Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Resiliency, CuriosiTy) Leadership traits are essential qualities that make effective leaders in the workplace. Join our panel of leaders from different industries as they share their experience on how they have put HEART into the workplace. ❤️ Learning from Elders, framing the day and acknowledging the space featuring an Elder from a local First Nation. ❤️ Modeling Diversity: The Transformational Impact of Unrelenting Inclusion” Keynote Speaker Bean Gill. Bean shares what it was like to grow up in a strict Indian family and a culture that had rigid religious rules. Heavily bullied as a child, her sudden disability was a catalyst that forced her to face trauma head on. ❤️ Professional Interactive Poetic Presentation: Writing Change in The World/Writing Adaption into Evolution, a Poetic Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility themed experience with Wakefield Brewster You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gf4JYKkD   Purchase your tickets to this transformational experience. We are offering an early-bird rate which offers a saving of $200 until September 29, 2023, so make sure to act quickly before tickets sell out! https://lnkd.in/gUgXi_4N If you bring a leader from your organization, you can get an additional 10% off their ticket. If you are a not-for-profit organization, you can get an additional 15% off your ticket. Email [email protected] to obtain the discount codes. By attending the conference, you are helping to bring HEART back into the workplace. We look forward to seeing you all there 🏔  

Embrace the power of diversity with us at our upcoming #GlobalAfterwork event, "Strength in Diversity: Building Innovation in Global Teams," on Wednesday, January 31st, hosted at our Zühlke office in Hamburg. At Zühlke, we celebrate diversity as the driving force behind our collaborative success across borders and cultures. Now, we're excited to share our insights and experiences to empower global teams. What's in it for all joiners? 🎤 Lively Panel Talk: Engage with experts passionately committed to fostering diversity. 🌐 Practical Insights: Gain tips on promoting diversity to spark breakthrough changes in your teams. 🌟 Success Stories: Hear firsthand experiences on overcoming communication challenges, establishing clear roles, and cultivating female leadership and positive team dynamics in intercultural teams. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with inspiring personalities from Zühlke and our GDW community. Save your free ticket now and join my colleagues at their panel!

Last Friday, I attended Jopwell's annual summit, Jopwell Talks, where I had the pleasure of connecting with several leaders across different industries and functions. Huge shoutout to Jopwell for providing a space that not only celebrates diversity but also fosters authentic conversations among leaders and partners in the community. Here are my Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Craft Your Narrative: In a room buzzing with 100+ Black and brown leaders, each boasting over 7+ years of diverse corporate experience, the importance of storytelling stood out. Your story is your brand—know it, own it, and let it shine. 2️⃣ Rise Above the Rest: Qualifications are essential, standing out is crucial, but in today's job market, going the extra mile is the game-changer. It's not just about being qualified; it's about differentiating yourself in ways that make you unforgettable. 3️⃣ Network, Network, Network: Networking isn't a one-time activity; it's a continuous journey that opens doors and creates opportunities. Never underestimate the impact of building connections. Events like Jopwell Talks remind us of the strength that comes from diverse perspectives. I'm grateful to Jopwell for creating a space where our voices are not just heard but celebrated. Here's to progress, growth, and a future where diversity is not just acknowledged but prioritized! #JopwellTalks #DiversityEquityandInclusion #RepresentationMatters

I’ve been reflecting on the d&i Leaders (Diversity and Inclusion Leaders) Global Conference since I got back (late) yesterday. I’ve got some great takeaways from the two days. I got to spend time with the DEI team in person which was amazing (pic below) and the speaker sessions were full of interesting conversation around “cathedral thinking”, “building in” and not “bolting on”, being a campaigner and having interfaith conversations to interact. But one of the most memorable moments for me was outside of the speaker sessions, in fact, outside of the traditional networking conversations of an event such as this. It was a moment of overwhelm. The days were jam packed, loud and full to the brim with learning, insights and conversation (there was even a poem at one point which was a major highlight!). And whilst all of these things are ever so valuable…. Do you know what I need to give me the energy to be a part of that? A little quiet. Not only did I find that, but I shared it with somebody else that needed it to. And we ended up chatting about how we all navigate the world differently and that it was so nice to know we weren’t alone in our need for a little recharge away from the crowd. In that quiet, I found a sense of connection. It reminded me that belonging doesn’t always need to result from the big stuff we do as practitioners, it can come from small moments of authenticity and vulnerability as people too❤️ #DiversityEquityInclusion #Belonging

From humble beginnings for ISS A/S in cultural changes in regard to Diversity and Inclusion to reaching new heights, we're happy to share that we've achieved the 12th spot in the “Business Services and Suppliers” category of the esteemed "FT-Statista Diversity Leaders ranking"! This prestigious ranking evaluates companies based on three critical and objective indicators:   1. Representation of Women in Leadership: This includes roles within executive committees, boards of directors, and supervisory boards. 2. Commitment to Diversity Communications: We're evaluated on our diversity policy, the visibility of diversity initiatives on our corporate website and social media, and the actions we organize to promote diversity. 3. Denominator's Diversity Score: An assessment on a scale from zero to 100, providing a comprehensive view of our diversity practices.   This achievement is not merely about ranking; it is a reflection of the unwavering dedication, creative spirit, and hard work of every member of our Global DIB ( Diversity and Inclusion and Belonging ) community at ISS A/S. Our journey to this point was not simple and is an ongoing work ,we have much to do and we sometimes go forward and then go back but we never stop believing that this is important. Starting with limited resources, we have ascended the ranks, demonstrating that with steadfast commitment and a unified vision, extraordinary results are within reach.   We take this recognition not just as a milestone, but as an inspiration to continue breaking barriers, fostering innovation, and making impactful changes in our industry. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our place makers, clients, partners, and supporters who have been instrumental throughout our journey.

#ICYMI The @anamarketers recently invited P&G leaders to speak to more than 2,000 of the world’s top brand-builders about growing markets during this year’s Masters of Marketing and Multicultural, Marketing & Diversity Conferences! Chief Brand Officer, Marc Pritchard, and North America Vice President of Multicultural Business Acceleration, Lela Coffey, shared how some of your favorite P&G brands like @DawnDishWash, @Swiffer, @MyCascade, and more are resetting the bar on brand-building to serve all consumers and each consumer group through: 💭 Insights founded on an empathic understanding of people 💡 Innovation that creates irresistibly superior brand experiences 🤝Inclusion with campaigns that serve all people and each person ⚡ Impact that grows product use, brand sales and market expansion Interested in learning more? Tap the link in bio to get inspired! #PGemployee