Associação Pão a Pão (Bread by Bread) is an NGO that uses food to provide cultural connections and support the integration of refugees and migrants in Portugal.The organisation operates a restaurant and offers catering services for events and workshops.
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There is much to discuss about diversity in the workplace, specially as demographics shifts, technology, and more accessible educational opportunities have provided organisations with an unprecedented access to a diverse and talented workforce. Reports suggest that 69% of executives consider diversity not only beneficial for employee productivity and motivation, but also a top priority for developing a positive workplace culture. Diversity refers to what makes individuals unique based on specific characteristics such as gender, age, religion, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, as well as differences in personalities, skills set, education, life experiences, and beliefs. Organisations that value diversity recognise, respect, and value these distinct qualities by creating a sense of belonging where employees can be themselves. They also challenge biases around marginalised groups and ensure equal opportunities, allowing all employees to thrive in the workplace. This is achieved by implementing both policies and practices that go beyond legal compliance and prioritise employee wellbeing. As more organisations commit to embracing a culture of diversity, it is worth reflecting on why they are doing so and how measuring its impact can be used to drive continuous improvement.
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According to the WHO, approximately 16% of the world’s population- about 1.3 billion people- live with a disability. The Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) defines this as ‘having a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment that – in interaction with the environment – hinders one’s participation in society on an equal basis with others.’ Simply put, having a lasting condition that makes it harder to participate equally in a community. As the planet’s largest minority group, high relevance is attributed to creating an inclusive environment for this vulnerable population. People with disabilities are at risk of lower levels of employment, resulting in higher poverty rates. For these reasons, different organisations are expanding their efforts to promote the full integration of people with disabilities into society. For example, the CRPD successfully got 185 countries to work toward increasing the awareness of disability-inclusive employment by advocating for their rights within the work marketplace. These international efforts highlight the importance of building a supportive and empowering space where people with disabilities can economically and socially thrive.
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A new training model is developed in industry collaboration to respond to the labour shortage and ensure the integration of foreign employees in the Lappish tourism and restaurant industry.
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