Vienna celebrates Charter of Diversity for 15 years: pure solidarity and tolerance!

Vienna celebrates Charter of Diversity for 15 years: pure solidarity and tolerance!

Walter Ruck, President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes the essential importance of diversity for the economy. "Diversity is a strength that companies advance," he emphasizes. The Charter promotes the exchange between companies and has undergone impressive development since then. Starting with only ten members, the initiative now has over 400 member companies in Austria, including well -known names such as Austrian Power Grid and the Austria Press Agency. All events of the Charter of Diversity this year are marked by the anniversary.

variety as worth

The Charter of Diversity is committed to appreciation of all members of society, regardless of gender, age, origin, skin color, sexual orientation, religion or impairments. These principles are not only important in Austria, but also relevant to the EU, since the initiative is part of a comprehensive chart platform that is implemented in all EU countries. Interested companies can contact the Vienna Chamber of Commerce to learn more about membership.

At the international level, the discussion about diversity is increasingly being conducted more intensively. In the United States, many companies rethink their diversity, equity, and inclusion (Dei) strategies, while in Germany the society of institutions is required to obtain a clear position. A current example of the grown influence of the Charter is the admission of the Arsipa Group, an important service provider in occupational safety in German -speaking countries, as a new member of the Charter der Diversity e.V.

leadership through expertise

A key to successful diversity management is expertise at all levels. Michaela Jaap, who has been working at Hays AG since 2017, has launched decisive initiatives on the equality of opportunities in the world of work in her role as Head of Diversity & Inclusion. After more than ten years in management consultancy and sustainable experiences in strategic HR projects, it has developed solutions that are also accessible to smaller and medium-sized companies.

Your areas of responsibility not only include diversity & inclusion, but also ecological sustainability, corporate volunteering and health management. Jaap is particularly committed to the representation of smaller companies on the board of the Charter. Their commitment aims to combine democracy and diversity and to develop effective strategies to reduce a shortage of skilled workers.

The Charter of Diversity therefore embodies not only an important movement within the world of work, but also a constant process that is committed to society. Their vision and the diverse exchange between the members promote respectful and fair cooperation in the world of work.