Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2025

2 Apr - 4 Apr 2025

Session information

Breakout session six: The war for talent, labour shortages and demographic changes: catalyst for workplace diversity and inclusion?

Description

A diverse workforce fosters creativity and innovation and enhances employee performance. However, in many sectors, addressing DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is not only the right thing to do but essential for business survival to deal with labour shortages, demographic changes, changing employee expectations and winning the war for talent. What strategies are countries and companies taking to attract and to retain a diverse workforce to address labour market changes? What are the challenges and opportunities?