The world is complex, and we need to see the bigger picture when we make decisions. If we want to improve how we do things, examining one aspect of society will not be enough. Our times call for expertise, an inclusive and diverse team, and, last but not least, brave leadership.
For us, it is self-evident that all people have the same value and the right to enjoy the same opportunities. An inclusive and diverse workplace is also commercially and financially advantageous: it is quite simply more profitable.
Research demonstrates that the greater the representation, the higher the likelihood of outperformance.
We believe diversity is a strength, and that an inclusive workplace is a more dynamic and creative workplace, where people feel better – and where great ideas come to life.
One of our objectives is to increase inclusion and diversity of background, culture and gender, having 40 percent female leaders by 2030.
AFRY actively pursues the promotion of diversity and inclusion to develop our procedures to attract and recruit new managers and employees, to ensure fair and gender-neutral pay and to educate and train managers in inclusive leadership. This work involves preparing concrete action plans for greater diversity and AFRY conducts several different projects to improve the gender balance.
Do you know how many of the world's companies have a woman as a top manager or CEO - 2%, 10%, or 18%?
In a recent survey undertaken by Gapminder, results show that 9 out of 10 answers to this question were incorrect. As the world of business is still so embarrassingly male-dominated, people tend to underestimate the number of women who actually make it to the top.
This misconception must be battled as it slows down the speed of change. Young girls might not aim high enough because they get an outdated worldview from their parents and teachers, who underestimate their actual chances of becoming business leaders. And young boys continue to assume that men are better leaders.
AFRY has partnered with the Gapminder foundation to share knowledge and promote a more fact-based worldview. In our collaboration, we want to spread knowledge about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is about Gender Equality (SDG 5). Upgrade your worldview on gender equality and find out the right answer - take the test!
