D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Organizational culture, Gender parity, and more

Gender parity

In 2019, Eindhoven University of Technology introduced a new program to achieve gender parity by opening all academic job vacancies exclusively to women. Here is an update on what has happened since, and how successful the program has been.

Organizational culture

Insightful podcast about the impact of language on organizational culture. In 2010, the e-commerce company Rakuten transitioned from Japanese to English as its corporate language, resulting in a significant shift in its working culture.

Economic equity

A new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) examines the relationship between green transition initiatives and social outcomes, highlighting the opportunities and challenges countries encounter in striving for equity during the green transition.

Women empowerment

After the Taliban banned women's beauty salons in Afghanistan in 2023, financial difficulties have forced many beauticians to operate secretly. This article shares the stories of some of these women.