An inclusive labour market

May 31 2024 42 ep. 20 mins 1
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Welcome to An Inclusive Labour Market, a Mitt Liv podcast where founder and entrepreneur Sofia Appelgren delves deep into the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership, company values and social sustainability. Through insightful interviews, you get practical tools, inspiring stories, and valuable insights from leaders, experts and change-makers shaping these crucial fields. Tune in for personal stories of triumph and transformation - whether you're a seasoned DEI professional, CEO, HR manager, investor, board member or just starting your journey within the field.

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43. Leading by Example – with Kuba Jankowski, Managing Director of IKEA Industry AB

May 31 2024 30 mins  
In this episode we sit down with Kuba Jankowski, Managing Director of IKEA Industry, to explore how values and purpose drive inclusivity in the workplace. Jacob shares personal anecdotes and insights on managing spontaneous crises, embracing change, and the importance of leading by example. He discusses the mission of IKEA Industry and its alignment with his personal leadership phi

42. Strategies for Leading Diverse Teams - with Adriana González Delshorts, Country Manager of Hult EF Corporate Education in Switzerland

Apr 16 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Adriana shares her journey from early career challenges to her current role leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Hult EF Corporate Education. She discusses practical strategies and personal stories that demonstrate the impact of dedicated DEI efforts. Learn about managing a diverse workforce, fostering an inclusive culture in any organisati

41. Shaping an inclusive culture across boarders – with Heidi Robertson, Group Head of D&I at ABB

Mar 14 2024 35 mins  
Heidi Robertson, ABB's Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion, shares her insights and experiences in weaving diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities into the global fabric of ABB and personal life. We discuss the challenges and strategies of implementing D&I in various cultural and regulatory landscapes for a company with over 105,000+ employees worldwide. Heidi rev

40. Establishing inclusive organisation cultures – with Dr. Markus R. Neuhaus

Dec 06 2023 43 mins  
Markus Neuhaus, a distinguished Swiss business leader and a Doctor of Laws, shares his experiences and insights into establishing and nurturing inclusive cultures within organisations. From his tenure as CEO and chairman of PwC Switzerland to his leadership roles in global boards, Markus offers invaluable lessons on implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. In

39. Promoting inclusion for people with disabilities – with Camilla Bischofberger

Nov 09 2023 38 mins  
Camilla Bischofberger is an accessibility advocate who also works as a global consultant supporting international innovative companies coming to Switzerland. Camilla's unique perspective comes from a lifetime of living with a physical disability, which has ignited her passionate advocacy for the rights, needs, and realities of the disabled community. In this episode, Camilla sh

38. Leading DEI with integrity and resillience – with Jochen Diehm, CEO of SKF Switzerland

Oct 12 2023 31 mins  
Join us for an enlightening episode with Jochen Diehm, CEO of SKF Switzerland, as he shares his journey and insights into leading Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) within a global company. We discover the tools and strategies Jochen employs to advance DEI on a global scale, address internal challenges, and the power of a code of conduct in fostering an inclusive work environm

37. Christophe Catoir, Global President at Adecco – “Build your D&I policy on business models”

Sep 30 2023 29 mins  
***Please note: Christophe's title is President of Adecco (not the CEO of Adecco Group as mentioned in this episode) Join us as we sit down with Christophe Catoir, the Global President at Adecco. With three decades of experience within Adecco Group, we discover his journey from humble beginnings to leading a global company, and the pivotal role played by humility, ambition, and

36. About fostering DEI, setting goals and inclusive leadership - with Elisabeth Beskow, CEO DNB Sweden

Jul 06 2023 26 mins  
Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with a distinguished guest, Elisabeth Beskow, the CEO of DNB Sweden. As a participant in Mitt Liv's esteemed "CEOs for D&I" program, Elisabeth brings her experience to the table. Engaging in a captivating conversation with our host, Sofia Appelgren, the founder o

35. Wrap-up & Q&A panel: Laurence Romani, Jim Rottman and Peter Blid | An inclusive labour market 2023

May 31 2023 13 mins  
Laurence Romani, Professor in Management, Stockholm School of Economics Jim Rottman, Global Head of Inclusion & Belonging, Volvo Cars Peter Blid, Strategic Advisor, Novus A wrap-up and Q&As from the audience. Watch the rest of the program here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp_NdRXI5IWmPCw50JjRdL5rQxTjwNKvr Visit Mitt Liv: https://mittliv.com/en/

34. CEOs for D&I 2022: A blueprint for boards & grassroots inclusion | An inclusive labour market 2023

May 31 2023 30 mins  
Sofia Appelgren, founder of Mitt Liv & CEOs for D&I group 2 Six CEOs from well-known Swedish companies who participated in Mitt Liv's CEO program in 2022 will present a blueprint/recommendations which targets boards of all Swedish companies. The recommendations are designed to help making demands on management teams to take responsibility for diversity and inclusion in