{"id":5150,"date":"2025-06-27T08:50:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lgbti-label.ch\/?p=5150"},"modified":"2025-06-27T08:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:50:52","slug":"diversity-inclusion-in-turbulent-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lgbti-label.ch\/en\/diversity-inclusion-in-turbulent-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity & Inclusion in Turbulent Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

On May 27, 2024<\/strong>, Swiss LGBTI Label hosted the event \u201cDiversity & Inclusion in Turbulent Times\u201d<\/strong> at Z\u00fcrcher Kantonalbank (ZKB)<\/strong>, bringing together researchers, business representatives, and inclusion advocates for a rich and timely exchange.<\/p>\n

The discussion explored both the progress made in LGBTI+ inclusion in Switzerland and the emerging risks in today\u2019s climate of social tension and political backlash.<\/p>\n

Inclusion Works \u2014 and Benefits Everyone<\/h2>\n

Research shared by Dr. Tabea H\u00e4ssler and Dr. L\u00e9\u00efla Eisner<\/strong> from the University of Zurich<\/strong> and the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel emphasized a clear message: Inclusive workplace environments benefit all employees. When organizations actively value both visible (e.g., age, skin color, disability) and invisible (e.g., sexual orientation, intersex status, personality) dimensions of diversity, it leads to:<\/p>\n

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  • Increased well-being and sense of belonging<\/li>\n
  • Better health and reduced stress<\/li>\n
  • Stronger identification with the employer<\/li>\n
  • Lower turnover intentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Psychological Safety Is Essential<\/h2>\n

    Even as LGBTI+ inclusion becomes more widely accepted in Swiss workplaces, many still experience increased stress, often triggered by external anti-LGBTI+ narratives or subtle forms of exclusion. This underlines that inclusion alone is not enough<\/strong> \u2014 workplaces must also ensure a climate of psychological and social safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Creating environments where everyone feels valued, seen, and able to thrive<\/strong> is more than a business case \u2014 it is a moral and social responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Key Contributors<\/h2>\n

    We thank our speakers for their expertise and openness:<\/p>\n

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    • Tabea H\u00e4ssler & L\u00e9\u00efla Eisner<\/strong>, University of Zurich and Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel<\/li>\n
    • Michela Seggiani<\/strong>, D&I expert, coach, and politician<\/li>\n
    • Liam Klenk<\/strong>, TGNC Lead, Pride@BCG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Special thanks to Judith Albrecht <\/strong>and Urs Beglinger<\/strong> of ZKB<\/strong> for hosting us, and to Bernd Krajnik for moderating the event with clarity and care.\"\"<\/p>\n

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