Join the Program “A City of Talents” to Enhance Your Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
A City of Talents
We are excited to invite your workplace to participate in the “A City of Talents” program, designed to accelerate your diversity and inclusion efforts. This initiative is offered at no cost and equips your organization with the tools and support needed to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. The program focuses on the recruitment, retention and wellbeing, and talent development of ethnic minorities in entry-level roles, including internships, student jobs, and junior positions.The program is hosted by Foreningen Lige Adgang and ReSearch Humanity.
Why join?
We are excited to invite your workplace to participate in the “A City of Talents” program, designed to accelerate your diversity and inclusion efforts. This initiative is offered at no cost and equips your organization with the tools and support needed to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. The program focuses on the recruitment, retention and wellbeing, and talent development of ethnic minorities in entry-level roles, including internships, student jobs, and junior positions.The program is hosted by Foreningen Lige Adgang and ReSearch Humanity.
Program Benefits
- Build a diverse talent pipeline: Foster innovation and productivity, enhance employee well-being, and strengthen your employer brand.
- Support your organisation in obtaining the Danish Standard for equality 5001 certification: Gain recognition for your commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Who Can Join?
We are offering 35 workplaces in Copenhagen the chance to participate in a free knowledge seminar and customized development workshop in 2025 and 2026. Both public and private workplaces with a minimum of five employees are eligible. Participants will also have access to a network of practitioners for continuous support and knowledge sharing.
Program Components
Full Day Knowledge Seminar
Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of:
- The importance of diversity and inclusion for economic success.
- Handling unconscious biases and structural barriers in recruitment.
- Ensuring transparency in career development criteria.
- Preventing diversity washing and understanding ethnic minority wellbeing in the workplace.
The knowledge seminars are facilitated by Muneeza Rosendahl, CEO of Foreningen Lige Adgang.
Full Day Development Workshop
Workshops are tailored to each company, focusing on one of three themes:
- Recruitment: Preventing bias in recruitment processes.
- Career Development: Creating transparent and bias-aware talent development processes.
- Retention and wellbeing: Strengthening employee well-being and inclusion, including preventing ethnic minority stress.
Each workshop includes:
- An initial exploratory interview to understand your company’s needs.
- Co-creation of solutions to improve recruitment, career development, or retention processes.
- Development of a project framework and action plan for implementing initiatives.
The development workshops are facilitated by Karoline Barkvoll Holstad, CEO of ReSearch Humanity and Emma Klöcker-Gatzwiller, project manager from Foreningen Lige Adgang.
Commitment and Follow-Up
Participating companies will commit to:
- Providing at least five participants for the workshops.
- Including a decision-maker among the participants.
- Participating in an evaluation six months after the workshop.
- Following up on initiatives addressed in the workshop.
Networking and Ongoing Support
Participants will be invited to online network meetings every three months, facilitated by Muneeza Rosendahl, CEO of Foreningen Lige Adgang and Karoline Barkvoll Holstad, CEO of ReSearch Humanity, to:
- Receive advice on challenges.
- Gain inspiration from other organizations.
- Strengthen your network with peers.
Gain Access To
By participating in the program, you will have free access to an online knowledge bank including:
- Guides on various interviews, collective efforts against ethnic discrimination, and transparency in career development.
- Checklists for practical implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies.
- Knowledge podcasts featuring expert insights on recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse talent pipeline.
When
We have a limited number of available dates, so sign up already today as it will be first come, first served. The dates for 2025 are the following (please note, that the dates for the development workshop may be subject to the fact that it may already have been booked).
If you sign up now you can and be a part of our online network community and meetings of workplaces striving for a more equitable labour market from the start!
Knowledge seminar 2025
February 4, 09.00-16.00 hours (Copenhagen NV)
August 12, 09.00-16.00 hours (Copenhagen NV)
Development Workshop 2025
Please contact us to secure and book your date.
Contact Emma Klöcker-Gatzwiller at ekg@ligeadgang.dk
Sign up and secure your place already today!
Research shows that diverse and inclusive workplaces are more innovative, productive, and financially successful. By participating in “A City of Talents,” your company can enhance its economic performance and fulfil its social responsibility. We look forward to creating A City of Talents with you!
To sign up or for more information about the program, please contact:
Muneeza Rosendahl / E: mr@ligeadgang.dk / T: 22 48 33 80
For questions regarding the development workshop, please contact:
Karoline Barkvoll Holstad / E: karoline@research-humanity.com / T: 42 76 49 93
