Design, development and description of the EDIFY EDU MOOC platform and course
The DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU), the EDIFY-EDU Greek academic partner, has designed and developed the online educational platform that offers the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The EDIFY EDU MOOC platform is built on Moodle, an open-source learning management system (LMS) that offers educators, administrators, and learners a powerful and adaptable […]
The EDIFY-EDU Course Curriculum
During the first year of the EDIFY-EDU project, partners have carried out intensive and multidimensional research on training needs with the main aim of creating new knowledge and understanding of the current situation and practices in EDI business management education across different European partner countries. Following the methodology and the tables designed and developed by […]
Greece is making efforts to combat the phenomenon of the “Glass Ceiling”
The role of women in today’s society is multifaceted and demanding, and there is general acceptance that significant progress has been made in recent decades regarding the position of women in Greek society. The last few decades have brought major changes in society and the workplace. For example, women’s participation in the workforce and the […]
Another approach on Women Empowerment – Insights into a European-funded project on engagement, leadership and work-life-balance
On 20 June 2024, World Refugee Day, Pro Arbeit participated in the final conference of the European-funded WORLDPLACES project in Brussels and was able to take away new impetus for the topic of EDI from this innovative project for women. The WORLDPLACES project involves partners from Italy, Portugal, Greece, Belgium, Austria and Germany as well […]
Interview with attorney Ms Sofia Papadimitriou (Dr. jur. München) in the topic of “Principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace in Greece”
In the context of the implementation of the European project EDIFY_EDU, which is carried out under the ERASMUS-EDU-2021-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP program (European Education and Culture Executive Agency), and our effort to communicate with individuals in Greece who are knowledgeable about the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, we had the opportunity to speak with […]
Share of women in the EU population in 2022
In 2022, women accounted for 51% of the population of the European Union, or around 228 million people. This statistic, provided by Eurostat, highlights the gender distribution within the EU population, revealing a slight majority of women. The gender breakdown in the EU is relatively balanced, with women making up 51% and men 49% of […]
Is leading EDI about serving others, self-improvement or negotiating the organizational and societal space? A study in Finland taking a discursive lens illustrates this.
A study among managers in Finland examined the management discourse around EDI. A discursive lens taken in this study means paying careful attention to the language and communication used by individuals and groups in an organization or community, and the underlying assumptions and meaning behind that communication. The study identified three different types of discourses. […]
Italy: lowest female employment rate in Europe
In a world that is progressively advocating gender equality, in terms of career opportunities and wages for example, it is important to pay attention to Italy. It is the country with the lowest female employment rate in Europe. The status of working women in Italy reflects persistent gender disparities in different aspects of employment and […]
‘Promoting Cultural Integration & Inclusion in the Workplace’ seminar
On Thursday, January 25th, 2024, we had the pleasure of presenting the latest findings from the EDIFY EDU project at the ‘Promoting Cultural Integration & Inclusion in the Workplace’ seminar. This illuminating event was organised and funded by the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Integration Forum, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, and the Department of Justice & […]
2024: Work Trends and How to Navigate Them
In 2024, the world of work is undergoing transformative changes, building on the foundations of flexibility and autonomy that emerged in recent years. The widespread adoption of remote work, initially a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has evolved into a permanent fixture, with most companies now embracing hybrid models that blend in-person and remote work. […]
