Study

The economic significance of D&I and its influence on the competitiveness of companies. "Diversity & Inclusion" are more topical than ever before. Not only sub-sectors are affected, but the entire national economy. With this study, the development and impact of the topic "Diversity" in the Swiss economy is shown.

In addition to the social perspective, the study also shows the economic perspective and provides a cross-national comparison. The study forms the scientific foundation for the "Swiss Diversity & Inclusion" certification. Currently, there is no active "Swiss Diversity & Inclusion" monitoring. This study examines the prerequisite for closing this gap and creates the basis for regularly measuring and quantifying progress in "Diversity & Inclusion" in Switzerland.

Our goals

1.

Strengthen the topic "Diversity" in the population & stimulate discussions.

4.

Promoting the steady
development of the society.

2.

Position Switzerland as a competitive location.

3.

Make the "Swiss Diversity" label more attractive.

Working hypotheses

1.

Companies with diversity strategies are more resilient and more successful in the long term than companies without such a strategy.

2.

An economy with a diversity policy achieves higher welfare than an economy with no or insufficient diversity policy.

Methodical approach

The following resources will be used for this initial baseline study:
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- Evaluation of current literature and empirical studies
- Simulations and projections for quantification
- Questionnaires and expert interviews to explore specific issues in greater depth

Building on the findings, future expert reports will specifically address the various dimensions of diversity. On the basis of the initial study, a "Diversity & Inclusion" monitoring system is to be established, which will track developments in Switzerland in recurring reports.

Diversity & Inclusion as a Competitive Advantage" Study

Summary "Age Diversity Practices in Companies in Switzerland".

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About the Swiss Diversity Study

The study is carried out by the association Swiss Diversity, Wiesenstrasse 17, 8008 Zurich, represented by the project manager Simone Müller-Staubli. The scientific partner is the ZHAW, Zurich University of Applied Sciences. The study was carried out in an interdisciplinary constellation under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Patrick Krauskopf, Head of the Center for Competition Law and Compliance in collaboration with Daniela Frau, SML Diversity Management Delegate and Head of Research D&I, and PD Dr. rer. pol. Christian Müller, Jacobs University Bremen. Supporting contributions were made by project collaborators Elena Caioni, Miriam Mende and Lavinia Wittenwiller. Financial support was provided by BKW (Viktoriaplatz 2, 3013 Bern, contact: Sonja Michel). In addition, the Equality Office of the Canton of Zurich (Neumühlequai 10, 8090 Zurich, contact: Helena Trachsel) provided support in terms of content. Neither of the partners is a party to the project.

Further studies

The factors of religion in diversity management

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Guests

Hans-Peter Nehmer

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse

Communication determines my life. It is the link between us humans, lets us understand each other. My motto: Use every communication as an opportunity!

Hans-Peter Nehmer

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse

Communication determines my life. It is the link between us humans, lets us understand each other. My motto: Use every communication as an opportunity!

Hans-Peter Nehmer

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse

Communication determines my life. It is the link between us humans, lets us understand each other. My motto: Use every communication as an opportunity!

Hans-Peter Nehmer

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse

Communication determines my life. It is the link between us humans, lets us understand each other. My motto: Use every communication as an opportunity!

Hans-Peter Nehmer

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse

Communication determines my life. It is the link between us humans, lets us understand each other. My motto: Use every communication as an opportunity!

Hans-Peter Nehmer

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse

Communication determines my life. It is the link between us humans, lets us understand each other. My motto: Use every communication as an opportunity!

Moderation

Stephan Lendi

This year, Stephan Lendi will once again be the presenter, who guides the audience through a wide range of events, programmes and podiums in both business and NGO environments. He lends his voice to the programmes Höhle der Löwen, MasterChef Switzerland and Ninja Warrior, among others. As a media and communication specialist, he also provides media, interview and camera training for the communication skills of his clients from politics and business.

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