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D&I Weekly News Round Up: Well-being, Masculinity, and more

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we talk about men outperforming women in map reading, Elmo checking in on people, a TED Talk about masculinity, and a 99-year-old who just broke three world records.

Compliance Officer – Leadership & Culture

Caroline Berns - Head of D&I and Talent Acquisition MMEA

Compliance Officer – Leadership & Culture

Compliance Officer – Leadership & Culture

Gender

According to recent research, men are slightly better at reading maps than women. However, the study suggests that this difference is due to the influence of upbringing rather than genetics. Read more here.

Well-being

Last week, Sesame Street’s Elmo asked people online how they were doing – and the post went viral, highlighting the importance of checking in with friends and family. Read more here.

Masculinity

Gary Barker's TED Talk discusses masculinity, gender equality, and the importance of fostering a culture of care for young boys. Worth watching!

Generation

In January, 99-year-old Canadian swimmer Betty Brussel broke three swimming world records in her age category. Inspiring video!

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