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Diversity & Inclusion

Our members determine which themes we act on. We work on organizations that are open to talent and where every employee, regardless of personal characteristics or background, feels valuable and welcome.

People make organizations. People have different backgrounds, talents and motivations. In order to be able to supply the right products and services to a broad group of customers in rapidly developing, often global markets, it is important to develop and implement those products and services with a diverse group of employees. They can help you make the right choices and prevent blunders. In addition, in a labor market with great scarcity, it is even more important to appeal to the widest possible group of potential employees and to take good care of the people who already work for you. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to the diversity of your workforce and to pay attention to an open culture within the organization, so that everyone can feel welcome.

For this we do the following:

1. Share knowledge about the bias-free recruitment and selection process for employees. What knowledge, insights and experiences are there to remove prejudices from this process, so that you create the space to address and interest broader groups in your vacancy and attract the most suitable person to fill that vacancy. In doing so, we involve knowledge from science, the market and the experiences of other members.

2. Share experiences about the elements that are important to develop an inclusive culture in the workplace. How do you approach that, what works and when can it go completely off the rails? What do we actually know about each other and each other's backgrounds, passions and motives? How do we bring it up and take each other into account. How to become and remain an inclusive leader?

More diversity in terms of gender, age, background, but also, for example, how people think and learn (neurodiversity) is desperately needed. Those differences determine the path someone has traveled to get where they are now and that generally says something about the way someone views and deals with problems. In this way we make our organizations and companies richer, more effective. That is why, on behalf of CIO Platform Nederland, I am committed to more diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace – also in our field.

  1. May 31, 2024

    Blog: Hope, courage and pride!

    Despite progress made in recognising social injustice, we are not there yet and there is a role and responsibility for public leaders to take up. Pick it up with courage and realise hope and pride!

    2023-09-15 Inclusive Leadership
  2. December 4, 2023

    What knowledge and tools should the Supervisory Board have in order to be able to assess the risks o

    Are you as part of a (supervisory) board looking for more guidance and control on AI? Or are you interested in this? Find insights and leads in this blog by Frank Ferro (Director Insights, PostNL).

    2023-12-05 | Blog | Frank Ferro
  3. November 20, 2023

    Blog The new 'normal' / Change management

    Gerjan Huisjes (Director, VolkerWessels ITBV) shares his thoughts and advice on the changing environment for the CIO, employees and the world. What is our role in the 'new normal' and how do we deal with it? Read it below!

    2023-11-20 - Blog GerJan Huisjes
  4. September 18, 2023

    Blog: What if no new management assistants graduate in five years' time?

    Times are changing. But who then makes the complex appointments, who makes sure the agenda is correct, who is the person in the background who arranges everything? Read more in the current blog by Judith van der Kolk from Spaarne hospital.

    2023-09-12  Blog Judith van der Kolk

Diversity & Inclusion events

  1. CEG Management Support | Be Heard, Be Amazed | Homestudios | BAM | Utrecht Utrecht

    Expert Group Management Support – Inspiration, Insight, and Growth for the Assistant of Tomorrow is the premier network for management assistants to CIOs and CDOs. Twice a year, we share knowledge, experiences, and inspiration during interactive meetings, often with a behind-the-scenes look at one of our members’ organizations. Digitalization is rapidly transforming the profession: how can assistants remain visible and future-proof? During our sessions, you’ll receive practical tips, best practices, and insights from peers and experts.

    06 Nov
  2. (Fe)male IT Leaders Network: Breaking Barriers at Vanderlande incl. Workshop Articulate Expression | Veghel Veghel

    A live meeting for and by female (aspiring) CIOs and IT leaders. With the aim of strengthening each other, supporting one another, and building a close-knit network of female IT leaders.

    27 Nov

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