Gender
Very interesting HBR article about the impact of gender balance in investment teams. Women are usually known to be more risk-averse than men. But new research shows that this is more complex and depends on the situation – and women might be more likely to accept so-called “social risks”.
Diversity
We know that diversity is closely linked to innovation – and this is why manufacturing company Lenovo created its Product Diversity Office. The PDO is a department within Lenovo that supports product development with diversity & inclusion in mind. Read more here.
Women Empowerment
Great story from North Carolina. A non-profit is trying to close the gender gap in construction by offering underemployed women an apprenticeship training program. Watch the video!
Inclusion
The German supermarket chain Edeka (together with the agency Jung von Matt) is known for their creative adverts. This year’s Christmas commercial is heart-warming – featuring an elderly man and his Turkish neighbours.
Diversity and Inclusion 