The ISDIP Co-Sponsors European Diversity & Inclusion Congress in Vienna, Austria

Dec. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Cary, NC - The International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals (ISDIP), the first global comprehensive association for the diversity and inclusion field, spanning all industries and sectors, is proud to co-sponsor the EDIC’s upcoming “European Diversity & Business Congress” in Vienna, Austria.

To be held on March 1 - 2, 2012, this high-ranking international gathering of senior corporate managers, human-resources and corporate social responsibility managers, diversity and inclusion experts and practitioners, government and nongovernment organization officials, and academics will focus on the complex challenges and opportunities related to global diversity management.

This year’s exciting two-day Congress will provide attendees with a unique, intensive, and interactive experience, exposing them to a refreshing combination of cutting-edge tools and opportunities as well as groundbreaking, trendsetting innovative research findings in the field of diversity and inclusion both from pan-European and global perspectives.

“EDIC is Europe’s leading Diversity, Inclusion, and Business Congress that offers D&I professionals the latest insights on the European approach to managing diversity, inclusion, and business performances in the midst of the ongoing financial crises,” says Beatrice Achaleke, CEO of Diversity Leadership, EDIC Founder and Conference Manager, and the ISDIP’s first International Insights webinar host. “D&I professionals will benefit from EDIC’s unique setting as a learning place for both veterans and beginners, a resource forum for CEOs, managers, practitioners, academia, research institutions, and a high-ranking networking platform for its attendees. EDIC’s partnership with the ISDP is crucial in fostering D&I debates on a global level.”

DAY ONE of the Congress will focusing on the pan-European approach to managing inclusive diversity, current challenges and opportunities, comparative advantages of flexible-working arrangements both for companies and employees, taping into the pipeline of women and minorities, setting and managing diversity targets in an ever-changing workforce, the dynamics of social networks in driving D&I in global and pan-European companies and organizations.

DAY TWO will be committed to inclusion management, innovative research findings, career development and human networks, diversity charters, employee engagement and satisfaction, marketing D&I for business results, placing a special focus on how European companies and D&I experts can overcome challenges and create new opportunities in emerging workforces.

The Congress will be held both in English and German and simultaneous interpretation will be provided in both languages as needed.
“The International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals is honored to co-sponsor the European Diversity and Inclusion Congress,” says the ISDIP founder and chief executive officer Dr. Cassandra D. Caldwell, Ph.D. “The EDIC has done an outstanding job of building alliances globally. I look forward to attending the conference and supporting this great organization in future endeavors.”  Dr. Caldwell will also be presenting at the Congress on the dynamics of social networks in driving diversity and inclusion in global and pan-European organizations.

The registration cost for attendees ranges from €552 (holdiay special) to €790 (standard). Members of the ISDIP will receive a discount of 20 percent off the early-bird registration fee of €690 between now and Jan. 30, 2011. Seating is limited; early registration is recommended. The deadline to register is Feb. 20, 2012. For further details, visit http://www.diversityleadership.eu/event/european-diversit....

About the European Diversity & Inclusion Congress (EDIC)
The European Diversity & Inclusion Congress is a high-ranking international gathering of senior corporate managers, HR and CSR managers, diversity and inclusion experts and practitioners, government and non-government organization (NGO) officials, academics, etc. focused on the complex challenges and opportunities related to global diversity management.
For more information, go to www.diversityleadership.eu.

About the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals
The International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals is the first global comprehensive professional association that spans across industries and across public and private sectors. The ISDIP views diversity and inclusion through a comprehensive lens that includes four strategic pillars: organizational development, supplier diversity, workforce diversity, and community engagement. Membership is open to all public-sector and private-sector professionals with diversity and inclusion job responsibilities and/or interests.

Not a member of the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals? Go to www.isdip.org to join.


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International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals
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The International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals is the first global comprehensive professional association that spans across industries and across public and private sectors. The ISDIP views diversity and inclusion through a comprehensive lens that includes four strategic pillars: organizational development, supplier diversity, workforce diversity, and community engagement. Membership is open to all public-sector and private-sector professionals with diversity and inclusion job responsibilities and/or interests.