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| Company name | Deloitte |
| Country | Greece |
| Economic Sector | Other |
| Contact Person - name and surname | Domniki Kavatziki |
| E-mail address | dkavatziki@deloitte.gr |
| Company website | |
| Sector of the Challenge | Cultural and Creative Sector |
| Underlying problem(s) or opportunity/ies | Diversity and inclusion are important values that help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals. Working in a multinational company like Deloitte with team members from all around the world the importance of diversity and inclusion is one of the most important for the future of work! |
| Reason for facing this particular problem or opportunity | By working on the Diversity & Inclusion topic children can help to: 1. identify Unconscious biases: People tend to have unconscious biases based on factors such as race, gender, age, and culture. These biases can lead to unfair treatment and exclusion of certain groups. 2. identify Stereotypes: Stereotypes are oversimplified beliefs about a group of people, and they can lead to discrimination and prejudice. Stereotyping can also lead to unconscious biases. 3. Improve the issue of Lack of awareness: Many people may not even be aware of the challenges that others face in terms of diversity and inclusion. Without this awareness, it can be difficult to make meaningful changes. |
| Evidence to support the problem or opportunity | Structural inequality: Structural inequality refers to the ways in which societal structures and systems create and maintain inequality. This can include things like unequal access to education, employment, and healthcare. Unfortunately, every day we are witnessing issues of - Lack of representation: When certain groups of people are not represented in leadership positions, media, and other influential spaces, it can perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce exclusion. - Resistance to change: Some people may resist efforts to increase diversity and inclusion because they are afraid of losing power or privilege. |
| Skills and competencies needed to solve the problem or seize the opportunity (i.e., the company’s “Challenge”) | EmpathyCollaborationCreativityEthical and sustainable thinking |
| Expected result(s) or impact of the solutions to the company’s “Challenge” to be proposed by the students | Equality, opportunities, respect and inclusion are the most vital pillars of Deloitte culture. We embrace diversity and value our people’s uniqueness. What makes Deloitte more than a place to work is that here you find what differentiates you and it will not only be celebrated but also nurtured. Our diverse workplace makes our firm richer, our environment more inspiring and our ideas more innovative. For us, Diversity is Strength and “Strengths lie in differences, not in similarities”. This is the expected results through the challenge of the team: to find out why Diversity & Inclusion is important! Cultural diversity involves valuing and respecting differences in beliefs, customs, and practices among different groups of people. The workplace can address cultural diversity by promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity, and by creating an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing their cultural identities. |
| Availability of company mentors (START date) | 01/04/2023 |
| Availability of company mentors (END date) | 31/07/2023 |
| Availability of company mentors (n. of hours) | 30 |
| Challenge size and scope | No, the company would like to keep this a local project |
| Maximum number of groups of students | 23More than 3 |
| Deadline for expression of interest | 30/04/2023 |
| GDPR Agreement | I have read the |
| Challenge Status. This challenge will be reviewed by the SEED Administrators | Published |
