The Competence Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) at the Research Institute for International Management at the University of St.Gallen is one of Switzerland's leading research institutes in the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) field. Our work is evidence-based and focuses on practice-oriented research such as diversity benchmarking, salary analysis, and analysis of HR processes and organisational culture. In addition, we offer consulting services as well as various training courses. The CCDI conducts cutting-edge research on several topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion and exclusion, work-life balance, and many more.
Therefore, the CCDI works closely with Swiss and international companies, universities, and the public sector to promote D&I within these organisations.
Develop DE&I in your organization sustainably and in line with your objectives. We take you on your individual DE&I Journey – with an impact!
The DE&I Journey is a comprehensive process to bring organizations closer to your vision of more equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. In a long-term collaboration, we jointly define your vision and guide you through the DE&I Journey tailored to you.
Where do you stand in comparison to your competitors? The St.Gallen Diversity Benchmarking is Switzerland’s largest benchmark for diversity and inclusion. The St.Gallen Diversity Benchmarking provides facts and concrete fields of action and recommendations for all important HR processes, from recruitment to pipeline management and career planning.
Create transparency about your wage practices.
Wage analyses not only benefit those who are disadvantaged regarding salaries. As a company, you benefit from presenting yourself as an attractive employer to potential new employees, and current employees feel they are being treated fairly. At the same time, you fulfil the requirement to take on government contracts.
Could your organization benefit from hands-on workshops on topics such as unconscious bias, DE&I, or anti-racism?
Whether for the private or public sector or university context, our workshops, and trainings range from general awareness seminars for employees and supervisors to highly individualized workshops and coaching of teams, management, or hiring committees.
Address racism and foster diversity within your organization. Our tailored programs and impactful antiracism workshops empower your team and drive organizational change towards inclusivity. Enhance your understanding of diversity through our unique Reverse Mentorship program, where junior leaders from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds mentor senior executives.
Would you like to develop or concretize a D&I strategy? Do you already have a D&I strategy but would like to flesh it out?
The D&I strategy is considered the basis of the systemic approach to successfully implementing D&I. Our experts support you in identifying the relevant elements for your D&I plan and elaborating the D&I strategy.
How satisfied are your employees? Do they feel they belong and are treated fairly? Companies can become more innovative and economically successful with a diverse and inclusive culture. We measure D&I from your employees’ perspective and the facts from your data, creating a comprehensive picture of where your company stands on D&I-related issues.
The Competence Centre for Diversity and Inclusion provides valuable learning opportunities in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion field. Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to deepen your knowledge or a newcomer seeking an overview of DE&I topics, our courses, seminars, and conferences are tailored to meet your needs.
