In its fourth conference on the German-speaking market in Luxembourg, held on 2 March 2017, Deloitte discussed the importance of equal opportunities and diversity.
It is becoming increasingly important for companies, including in those in Luxembourg, to promote equal opportunities and diversity, and to remain attractive as an employer for a varied target group.
In this context, Deloitte focused on the challenges and opportunities associated with age and gender diversity at its conference on the German-speaking market in Luxembourg, where there were discussions with representatives of local employers.
At the conference, representatives discussed topics such as women in management positions, with women still comprising only 20% of such roles, as well as the breaking down of traditional structures and attempts to change the mentality of younger generations. In this respect, the representatives came to the conclusion that flexible employment models are of the upmost importance.
Jan van Delden, Partner and German Business Leader at Deloitte Luxembourg, commented on the results of such discussions saying that: “Both in the interviews we conducted and during the panel discussion it became clear that, in particular, greater flexibility is needed on the part of the employer. They are responsible for creating new, more flexible employment models that better meet the needs of families”.
Deloitte also took the opportunity to present its newly published brochure focusing on “diversity in business” in Luxembourg.
