Strong opinion piece in Trouw in which Peter Brouwer, Programmanager Inclusive Labour Market at Goldschmeding Foundation, calls for greater support for diversity and inclusion in organizations. At a time of growing labour shortages, he emphasizes the need to make the labour market more inclusive and diverse by harnessing untapped labour potential. In this regard, support is needed for those currently on the sidelines, by helping them find jobs and sustainably strengthening their position in the labour market.
"That requires employers to first be motivated themselves, and to subsequently increase support for diversity and inclusion policies among their staff. It also requires employees to lay their cards on the table. After all, it is employees who can spot opportunities and challenges from the workplace and influence each other. By expressing their support for diversity and inclusion policies, they can also inspire other colleagues."
Also read the handbook we drafted together with Diversity at work and InclusieNL on how to create support for D&I policy here!
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