Issue 3 | June 2023

News

Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage

Are you overlooking a source of competitive advantage? Find out how hiring people with disabilities can benefit your company. Read the full article [HBR]

Are Financial Institutions Falling Behind?

The Gender Balance Index 2023 reveals that many financial institutions are still lagging behind in achieving gender e. Is yours one of them? Read the full article [EDGE Empower]

Foresight

Economic Downturns and the Unseen Costs of DEI Cutbacks

Unravel the economic paradox: Cost-cutting via DEI program reductions carries serious ramifications, risking organizational culture and talent retention. Discover the gravity of such decisions. Read the full article [The Globe and Mail]

How To Wield The Power Of A Multi-Generational Workforce

Learn how five generations under one roof can turbocharge your business. From tech-savvy Gen Zers to the experienced Silent Generation, find out how this diversity can be your strength in this latest article. Read the full article [Forbes]

Insight

Meet AI's Hidden Hitchhiker: Systemic Unconscious Bias

This thought-provoking article examines how human biases can infiltrate AI systems. Will we allow our future tech to perpetuate inequality, or can we change the narrative? Read the full article [EDGE Empower]

Brace for Impact: New EU Rule Rewrites Pay Equity Playbook

Ever wondered how to bridge the gap between total opacity and transparency in pay? Dive into our article to explore the path to pay equity in light of the new EU regulations. Read the full article EDGE Empower]

How Ageism Stifles Women Leaders at Every Stage of Their Careers

Too young, too old, never just right: Women leaders face age-related bias throughout their careers. Discover the implications and learn to combat this issue. Read the full article [HRB] 

Data

Global Gender Gap Report 2023 

The WEF's latest Global Gender Gap Report takes a deep dive into the effects of the pandemic, slow economic growth, and technological advancements on the gender gap. Highlighting that just 68.4% of the gap is closed, the WEF projects it will take 131 years to reach full parity at our current speed. Read the article [WEF], Full Report [PDF]

EDGE Community

Congratulations to The City of Chaska, Swiss Life Asset Managers, Storengy France, Electrabel S.A, AIA Sri Lanka, Zurich Mexico, WOM Chile and Chevron U.S.A. for achieving recent certifications or re-certifications, showcasing their unwavering commitment to fostering a more equal world. Your inspiring actions speak volumes, setting a remarkable example for other organisations to follow. Keep leading the change.

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