How Do You Prepare? 🚨 On November 20, 2024, AWVN is hosting an important course that teaches employers how to prevent, recognize, and address transgressive behavior in the workplace. Led by lawyer and mediator Esther van den Bergh, this session will cover essential questions like: đź”—Â Read more about the course and Register! After the course… what’s the next […]
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How the AWVN Toolbox is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces Inclusivity in the workplace isn’t just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how organizations approach talent and growth. The AWVN (General Employers’ Association in the Netherlands) has developed a groundbreaking resource with their Toolbox “Gelijke Kansen op de Arbeidsmarkt” (translated: Equal Opportunities on the Labor Market […]
On June 18, 2024, 49 student associations signed a code of conduct aimed at combating misconduct within their organizations. This new code, presented to caretaker Minister of Education Robbert Dijkgraaf, emphasizes the importance of safeguarding respect, integrity, and responsibility. While many associations have already appointed internal confidants and established internal guidelines, the question remains whether […]
At 1for2 Social Innovation, we’ve recently had some discussions with clients and prospects facing budget constraints related to investments in psychological safety and organizational culture, due to DEI fatigue (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity) among leadership. While some see inclusivity and its outcome psychological safety at the workplace, as an area to cut, the majority recognize its […]
Expressing emotions at work. It used to be better not to. However, it is wise not to ignore feelings and to make emotions work for you. ‘There is often valuable information behind them.’ This article was originally published on July 6th in Het Financiele Dagblad, and online here. A study conducted at four investment banks […]
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Lynn Conway, a trailblazing engineer and a courageous advocate for transgender rights, who passed away on June 9 at the age of 86. Lynn Conway’s revolutionary contributions to microchip design have profoundly shaped the tech industry, making today’s consumer electronics possible. Her work alongside […]
We are excited to announce that 1for2 Social Innovation has become a proud member of the Diverse Leaders in Tech community. This partnership aligns with our mission to foster safe and inclusive workplaces through our External Confidential Counseling Services. About Diverse Leaders in Tech: The Diverse Leaders in Tech community is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within […]
More than 13% of employees in the Netherlands experience unwanted behavior from colleagues or supervisors. The consequences are significant; for employees, it leads to health issues and, for companies, it results in reputation damage, absenteeism, and unrest. Victims of unwanted behavior become less proactive and report sick more often. Absenteeism is on average 7 days […]
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION / ARTICLE by BCG JANUARY 04, 2024 We found this interesting BCG publication by Nadjia Yousif, Ashley Dartnell, Gretchen May, and Elizabeth Knarr and felt compelled to share it here. If you read through here, you understand why we are excited about this research, which ties Psychological safety to retention and workplace satisfaction. The Services […]
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL? In the latest issue of Dentista, the professional magazine for the dental world (dentists/orthodontists), this article, to which we contributed, was recently published. Lately, there has been increasing attention to unwanted behavior in the workplace. However, this attention has not yet led to a decrease in such behavior. As a result, the […]