Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): from intent to impact and inclusive growth

• "It’s an HR matter"
• "We have it on our agenda"
• "We have 50 nationalities, we are so diverse!"
• "I know I’m not racist or sexist, so why do I need to worry about inclusion?"
• "If the group has diversity, then by definition it is inclusive, right?"

These are frequent comments you can hear when talking about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). However, most of them are wrong or at least partially wrong. We live in a competitive market where companies need to differentiate themselves from others by having the best strategies to attract and retain candidates. The common misconceptions around DEI can slow down real progress.

Just as companies in the past few years have had to move beyond superficial ‘sustainability and greenwashing’ communication, the next topic on all agendas should be to make DEI a genuine plan of action. Particularly when it's becoming an obligation in terms of reporting (ESG).

Diversity, equity and inclusion are one of the most misunderstood and misconstrued strategies. It has passed from being the 'right thing to do' to a 'must have'. It assures a steady pipeline of talent, and it increases performance, promotes a culture of fair treatment and equal opportunities, stimulates creativity, innovation and conflict resolution… and so much more.

During this course, participants will discover the false pretences of DEI and the real advantages of building a genuine strategy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• understand the evolving business case for DEI and the latest trends;
• build and drive an action plan, which is aligned with the vision of their business;
• gain insight on the benefits and challenges of diversity;
• recognise the importance and necessity of a cultural change and systemic barriers and bias within organisational processes;
• identify the advantages of having a diversity and inclusion data-driven approach;
• build strategies to drive inclusion across branding, recruitment, communication, and leadership.

• Diversity, equity and inclusion: concept, importance and global/local trends and stakeholder expectations
• Getting rid of all types of unconscious bias. How bias appears in organisation processes: hiring, promotion, branding.
• Equality vs. equity
• Gender and LGBTQ+
• Opportunities and challenges
• My business and diversity and inclusion: how to make it work?
• Key takeaways to apply to my company

An attendance certificate will be sent to participants.

This training is coordinated by Vinciane Istace, Partner at PwC Luxembourg and delivered by People, Experience and Change experts.

• Vinciane Istace is a partner in the People, Experience and Change service team at PwC Luxembourg with over 30 years of experience. She has led the HR function at PwC, structuring operational capabilities and co-designing the firm’s HR strategy. Currently, she oversees the People and Process Outsourcing practice, providing clients with payroll, immigration, and HR administration support, as well as strategic HR advisory services. Vinciane combines deep HR technical expertise with extensive experience in fostering positive workplace interactions. She is also a diversity and inclusion leader, head of communication and PR, and a regular speaker at conferences, with notable projects including the EIB Gender Strategy Evaluability and university HR transformation initiatives.