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ISS

April 8, 2022 in /by
ISS has a more than 120-year legacy as a people company with a strong drive to make a difference for employees, customers and society. We’ve reached our target of gender balance on ISS’s Board of Directors and have set a target for reaching at least 40% gender balance at corporate leadership level by 2025. We strongly believe that if companies – and society at large – are to succeed in truly moving the needle within D&I, we need to join forces and move ahead together. This is why we are joining The Diversity Council.

Jacob Aarup-AndersenCEO, ISS

NKT

October 13, 2021 in /by
We are continuing to strengthen our approach to diversity and inclusion across NKT. We are actively working to ensure 30% women in the Board and senior management by 2024, and will also work to foster an inclusive culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and perform. We believe a diverse organization provides the best foundation for driving both employee engagement and company performance. By joining the Diversity Council, we hope to get inspiration and awareness for us to continue building strategies for success.

Alex KaraCEO, NKT

Maersk Drilling

September 30, 2020 in /by
"The world of energy is changing, and a successful transformation of our business requires that we mobilise multiple perspectives and skills. Diversity is ultimately about equality for all: providing equal access to thriving, dreaming and contributing. As a company with strong values and operations globally, we have the obligation and privilege to make an impact. Our business and the world depends on us."

Jørn MadsenCEO at Maersk Drilling

CEO Pledge: The ABCs of Diversity & Inclusion

June 23, 2020 /0 Comments/in , /by

The Diversity Council, currently made up of 19 Nordic and international companies, met on the morning of the 19th of June at KPMG for their first CEO Committee of 2020. In the presence of Minister for Equal Opportunities, Mogens Jensen, all CEOs signed a CEO Pledge outlining their commitment to diversity and inclusion through three […]

Courageous Leadership during Uncertainty – Personal Advice from 3 CEOs

June 12, 2020 /0 Comments/in , /by

Over the past few months, economic and social disruption of unprecedented proportions has resulted in a sharper spotlight on political and business leaders, as they navigate through the crisis. Now Denmark is progressing from a period of crisis management to one of adjustment and acclimatisation to the yet to be defined – “New Normal”. As […]

Think of CSR as “COVID-19 Social Responsibility”

May 13, 2020 /0 Comments/in , /by

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an increasingly important signifier of ‘conscientious business practice’, and many companies prioritise having a positive social impact, alongside traditional success benchmarks such as a high profit and share price. CSR also makes smart business sense as it strengthens relationships with consumers, who align with the values showcased by the company. […]

5 Key Competencies Emerging During ‘Business Unusual’

May 6, 2020 in , /by

With ‘reopening’ on the horizon throughout Europe, and the 10th of May marking a shift in what lockdown will mean here in Denmark, many people are looking to what the personal and professional ‘new normal’ will look like. In The Diversity Council, we have been in close dialogue with experts, politicians and business leaders and […]

The Ripple Effects of the Pandemic on Gender Equality

April 30, 2020 in , /by

Earlier this month, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, urged countries to, “Put women and girls at the centre of efforts to recover from COVID-19”. This came as a result of the disproportionate impact this crisis is having on women – in economic, domestic and health capacities. Health ImpactWomen represent 70% of the global health care […]

How to Engage an Entire Organisation Through Personalized Remote Learning

April 23, 2020 in /by

In the current global situation, with teams interacting remotely, and regular routines disrupted, engaging, inspiring and up-skilling your employees can require a new approach. One way to create a collective focus and maintain motivation when apart is through adaptive learning online. E-learning has been increasingly useful in a globalized world, where organizations operate across borders […]