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✨ Diversity & Inclusion matters – now more than ever! Wow what a night! Over 100 registrations for our event "Who Leads?" truly highlighted the relevance and actuality — the venue was absolutely bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and diverse people! It was amazing to see such an incredible turnout, proving just how relevant and important the topic of Diversity & Inclusion is today. Thank you to everyone who showed up and participated in our lively discussion and meaningful networking. Your passion and engagement made this event an unforgettable success! 🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 We explored some of the most pressing questions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, delving into actionable steps that companies can take to foster truly inclusive environments. From leadership commitment to grassroots initiatives, the discussion brought forward concrete measures that organizations can implement to make DEI not just a value, but a lived reality. The panelists also shared valuable tips on how job seekers can assess whether a company is genuinely committed to inclusion, helping them identify workplaces that align with their values. 7️⃣ Diversity Dimensions: Need for updated models A special thank you to Rita Isiba, who shared her perspective on the diversity model by Gardenswartz & Rowe. She emphasized the pivotal role of language in shaping inclusive mindsets and challenged to rethink outdated concepts like "Race," advocating for a shift toward more inclusive and accurate terminology. Her insights highlighted the transformative power of words in fostering equity. Another highlight? The kick-off of our new mentoring teams! We are so excited to see what the next year will bring for our mentors and mentees. Wishing all teams an empowering journey! 💬✨ Angela Hammer Julia Pamina Reithmayr Sabrina ROPP Otília Torda, dr jur Teresa Bieler-Stütz Anna Makeeva Paul Anton Ploberger Adele H. Sabrina Burkart Mirjam Techt Simone Arlits Katja Haack Viktoria Arnold and so many more! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing panelists Rita Isiba, Sandra Simeonidis-Huber, Rasika Krishna-Schmid, Barbara Wallner and Josefine Schulze for the moderation and Desiree Jonek-Lustyk for the inspiring opening keynote! And of course, a big thanks to our fantastic team Christina Hosiner Isabella Vedernjak Aneta Najdoski for your support and everyone who attended and made this event truly special! Let’s keep this momentum going—together, we can create workplaces where everyone thrives! 💪 #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #Leadership #Mentoring #WOMENTOR #ProfessionalGrowth Beautiful pictures by Jana Mack | The Social Hub Vienna

How do social values 🤝 and sustainability 🌱 intersect in the business world? WOMENTOR – DEI CONSULTING meets Social Sustainability? The term of ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance, guides companies toward sustainable practices. Employees and Workers in the supply chain are also a crucial dimension. The “S” in ESG, focused on workplace culture, employee well-being, and social responsibility, is taking into account what a company does for their employees, and other people and communities their business has an effect on. From the own workforce to the supply chain and end customers. What does this have to do with DEI? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is an important dimension within the ‘S’: From equal pay and fair treatment to creating diverse, inclusive spaces — DEI is essential to fulfilling the “Social” in ESG. Exciting news: We are thrilled that our co-Managing Partner Josefine Schulze is an expert in sustainability and social impact measurement, and bringing in her expertise to unite those relevant dimensions for sustainability: People and Planet! 🌍 Congratulations to Josefine who just launched her new consultancy website! With a deep understanding of social impact and ESG, Josefine is supporting companies to bridge these vital areas, ensuring your strategies are not only sustainable but also genuinely inclusive. If your organization is ready to align your DEI measures with impactful, sustainable practices, or you want to measure the impact of your DEI strategy, reach out to learn how we can support you! 🌱 #ESG #DEI #Sustainability #SocialImpact #Consulting #Diversityandinclusion #CorporateResponsibility

Ever thought about how your voice can make a real difference? Male allies are crucial for true inclusion. Because in ‘WOMENTOR’ , there is also MEN included 😉 We’re thrilled to have the support of male allies who understand that diversity and inclusion are everyone’s responsibility. The mentors Christoph Jeschke, Christian H. Steinmetz and Alexander Hochmeier and many others have already stepped up to mentor, support, and actively contribute to a more inclusive future. And we couldn’t be happier! 🙌 Male allies aren’t just bystanders—they’re drivers of change. Whether through mentoring, supporting colleagues, or advocating for equity, men have an essential role in creating workplaces where everyone thrives. Are you a man wondering if WOMENTOR spaces are for you? 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆! Your insights and voice are key to making DEI work for all of us. We welcome everyone to join our programs and events and take an active role in building a better workplace. You would like to show that you are a male ally supporting Diversity & Inclusion? Join our upcoming Event on November 12th and discuss with us how to accelerate Diversity & Inclusion - for all genders! 🙌 Let’s continue the journey together, because we need you too! 🌍 THANK YOU TO OUR MALE ALLIES & SUPPORTERS! 👉 Gerhard Wagner Maciej Palucki Matthias Enzi Florian Schleicher Michael Schneider Schouckry Najem Dr. Johannes Braith Robert Jonek-Lustyk Paul Anton Ploberger Elemer Melik (he/him) Archlove Takunda Tanyanyiwa Kambis Kohansal Vajargah #MaleAllyship #InclusiveWorkplace #Mentorship #DEI #DiversityLeadership #WOMENTOR

🎤 Curious about what real DEI leadership looks like and which companies and experts are leading the way in Austria? Join us for an evening of insightful discussions with leaders and experts who genuinely make strides in diversity and inclusion within their workplaces. They will be sharing their experiences, practical tips, and strategies on how they’re turning these values into everyday actions 🤩 We will not only discuss good DEI practices implemented in these organizations, but also: We will find out what these organisations are doing to bring YOU into leadership and give women and minorities their rightful place at the table of power 🙌 We are thrilled to have an incredible lineup of experienced and inspiring speakers: 🟡 Rita Isiba – Executive Director Verein ZARA - Zivilcourage und Anti-Rassismus-Arbeit 🟡 Sandra Simeonidis-Huber – Diversity Lead at ZKW 🟡 Barbara Wallner – Senior Specialist Inclusion & Diversity at ÖBB-Business Competence Center GmbH 🟡 Rasika Krishna-Schmid – Senior Director Design & Experience, DEI advocate at Dynatrace Whether you’re looking to learn how representation at all levels makes a difference or simply want to hear firsthand experiences on building a more equitable society, this event is the place to be! 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Location: The Social Hub Vienna, Café Area, Am Tabor 36, 1020 Wien Don't miss the chance to connect, learn, and engage with a community dedicated to building a future where everyone thrives. 👉 Register now and be part of this vibrant event! Isabella Vedernjak Desiree Jonek-Lustyk Josefine Schulze Christina Hosiner #DiversityAndInclusion #WhoLeads #Leadership #Networking #WOMENTOR #DEI #ProfessionalDevelopment #InclusiveWorkplace

What would you do with a year of free mentoring? 🤔 How could it change your career path? 🌱 Here’s your chance to find out! By completing our AI Empower Lab survey, you have the chance to win a one-year mentoring program with WOMENTOR. Not only will your feedback contribute to our research on AI in the workplace, but it also gives you a shot at this amazing opportunity to level up your professional journey! 🌍✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Comment on this post and tell us what you would do with a year of free mentoring. 2️⃣ Fill out the AI Empower Lab survey. It takes just ⌛ 7 minutes to complete it. 3️⃣ At the end of the survey, be sure to register for our newsletter. The winner will be selected randomly from those who comment, complete the survey and sign up for the newsletter. To the team members and advisory board members Erman Acar Isabella Gady Stephanie Meisl Sibylle Moser Anja Teßmann Carina Zehetmaier Seth Rothery Josefine Schulze Desiree Jonek-Lustyk Do you know someone who might benefit from participating and winning a mentorship? Share this with them and help us reach as many voices as possible! #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #AI #Womentor #Empowerment #Survey #WorkplaceInnovation #CareerGrowth #AIEmpowerLab #Giveaway #Win #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth

Ever wondered what WOMENTOR is all about? 🤔 Find out in 1:34 mins! 🎥 In this short interview, our co-managing partners, Josefine Schulze and Desiree Jonek-Lustyk, share insights into WOMENTOR’s mission, impact, and how we’re working towards a more inclusive and equal future. 🌟 A big thank you to Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) for giving us the opportunity to talk about our journey and for awarding us the Verified Social Enterprise (VSE) label. This recognition is awarded by the Austrian Ministry for Labor, SENA - Social Entrepreneurship Network Austria, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber , and Austria Wirtschaftsservice, and it acknowledges organizations like ours that are making a tangible impact on society, particularly in the areas of Gender Equality and Diversity. We’re proud to be part of a community of verified changemakers who are dedicated to driving social impact. 💪 Take a look at the video to learn more about what we do and why we’re so passionate about it! #WOMENTOR #VerifiedSocialEnterprise #SocialImpact #GenderEquality #Diversity #Inclusion #Sustainability #SocialEntrepreneurship #AWS

Who leads? Make sure to register for our upcoming event on November 12th 📆 to speed up the important conversation about how we can create a work culture of belonging and what companies do to make YOU lead! 🙌 👉 Please also register via our website - follow the link in the event page! #DEI #inclusion #leadership #inclusiveleadership #mentoring #community

Ready to dive deep into the latest trends in sustainability and diversity? Join us at CSR Day! 🌿 We’re giving away 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 to the CSR Day, Austria's largest corporate social responsibility event, taking place on October 16th. 🌍 This event brings together leaders and changemakers in sustainability, offering insights into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from an incredible lineup of speakers who are leading the way in sustainability and diversity: 🌱 Leonore Gewessler: Speaking on biodiversity and its impact on the corporate world. 🌱 Elisabeth P. (Manager of Equity Action at WBCSD): Sharing her insights on diversity in the corporate world. 🌱 Desiree Jonek-Lustyk (WOMENTOR Founder): Participating in the panel discussion "Vielfalt leben, Innovation schaffen." 🌱 Maxim Luc Mommerency (Business Creation Manager, EIT Manufacturing): Offering perspectives on integrating diversity and innovation. 🌱 Georg Strasser-Müller (Country Director, Too Good To Go Österreich): Discussing strategies for sustainable corporate practices. 🌱 Emira Abidi (Gender- and Diversity Officer, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien): Exploring how companies can live diversity and build innovation. Together, they will explore how Austrian companies are living diversity, driving innovation, and integrating environmental and social factors into the corporate landscape. The event is organized by respACT - austrian business council for sustainable development, Austria's top platform for corporate social responsibility and sustainable business. They’re all about building a responsible and sustainable economy—values that fit perfectly with WOMENTOR's mission to empower women* and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. That’s why we’re thrilled to call respACT a partner as we work together toward a more inclusive and sustainable future. 💪 🌟 For a chance to win a ticket, comment below why you'd like to attend. We’ll draw the winner from all comments! 🌟 Good luck, and we hope to see you there! 🍀 #CSRTAG #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #Networking #Womentor #Giveaway #Partnership #Inclusion #Diversity

🚀These six experts complement our powerful AI advisory board!🚀 We are thrilled to introduce the exceptional experts who have joined our Advisory Board for the AI Empower Lab. These six leaders are at the forefront of AI innovation, each contributing their unique expertise to support our mission of empowering women* and minorities in the field of artificial intelligence. Erman Acar – Assistant Professor for Explainable AI in the Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems at the University of Amsterdam, Erman leads research projects on making AI systems more transparent and socially intelligent, with a focus on causality-driven machine learning. Isabella Gady – is a Strategic Advisor with over 15 years of experience working with governments, civil society, and NGOs in social innovation. She blends design thinking, research, and organizational development to drive impactful change and address complex challenges. Stephanie Meisl – Vice Chair Creative Industry Council of the Ministry for Labour, Media Artist and Co-Founder of D#VANTGARDE, Stephanie has been pioneering the intersection of AI, art, and creativity. She is a driving force in Vienna's genAI meetup community, advocating for the creative use of AI in the arts. Sibylle Moser – Head of the Institute of Creative\Media/Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences, St. Pölten, Sibylle’s research focuses on multisensory perception and media technology, exploring how AI can enhance arts and cultural education. Anja Teßmann – Founder of SISTERHOOD Berlin and an expert in AI marketing, Anja focuses on integrating the female perspective in AI usage, ensuring that technology advancements are inclusive and diverse. Carina Zehetmaier – AI Advisory Board Member of the Austrian Government and President of Women in AI Austria, Carina is a lawyer and AI entrepreneur committed to AI governance and human rights. She has a distinguished background in representing the EU at the United Nations and leading AI initiatives. About the AI Empower Lab: The AI Empower Lab is WOMENTOR’s initiative dedicated to exploring the impact of AI on women* and minorities in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that AI technologies are inclusive and empower underrepresented groups. With the support of our Advisory Board, we are committed to advancing research and creating tools that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in AI-driven environments. Be part of our research! 📊 We're inviting you to share your experiences by participating in our AI Empower Lab survey. Your insights will play a crucial role in understanding the impact of AI on the workplace. To take part in the survey, follow the link in the comments! We are excited about the journey ahead and the positive change we will bring to the field of AI together! #AI #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenInTech #AIResearch #Empowerment #WOMENTOR

💪 Who’s driving real change in Austria's workplaces? Find out on November 12th! At our upcoming community event, we'll dive deep into how leaders and diversity champions are transforming diversity and inclusion into tangible realities and what measures they take to make sure that YOU lead! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Entrance from 5:45 PM) 📍 Location: The Social Hub Vienna, Café Area, Am Tabor 36, 1020 Wien We host an engaging panel discussion with experts and leaders in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, followed by a live networking session where you can connect, share experiences, and grow your network in a relaxed setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and make meaningful connections! Whether you're a community member, a mentor/mentee, or someone interested in D&I topics or leadership, you’re invited. Feel free to bring a +1 who should know more about this important issue! 📣 Speakers will be announced soon. Let’s build a more inclusive future together. Register now for free and be part of the change! Isabella Vedernjak, Christina Hosiner, DI( FH) Verena Parzer, Desiree Jonek-Lustyk, Josefine Schulze #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #Leadership #Networking #WOMENTOR #CommunityEvent #CareerGrowth #InclusiveLeadership