In this session at the SDG Forum 2025, find out how organisations that put inclusion at the heart of their strategy evolve into resilient, innovative and engaging workplaces where top talent can truly thrive.
What to expect?
In a squeezed labour market, finding and retaining talent is an ongoing challenge. Organisations that embed diversity and inclusion at a structural level build stronger teams, drive innovation and create sustainable growth.
This interactive session includes:
an inspiring keynote speech on the business case for inclusion in your organisation by Greetje Allaert (Randstad RiseSmart),
a hands-on exercise showing how inclusion strengthens dynamics within teams,
sharp insights into how an inclusive approach helps attract, retain and motivate talent,
a preview of the new community of practice Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy, organised by The Shift in partnership with the Diversity Managers Association Belgium (DMAB).
Programme
Please note that this workshop is part of the afternoon programme of the SDG Forum 2025 (starting at 1:00 PM). To participate, register via the provided link and select 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: workshop series 1.
| 14:00 | Welcome and introduction | The Shift |
| 14:05 | Keynote: The business case for inclusion | Greetje Allaert, Randstad RiseSmart |
| 14:25 | Hands-on exercise | |
| 14:50 | Preview of the community of practice 'Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy' | The Shift |
| 15:00 | Close |
Speakers
Diversity Expert at Randstad RiseSmart Belgium
Who is this for?
This workshop is aimed at organisations that want to structurally embed diversity, equality and inclusion. It is particularly relevant for HR and talent managers, D&I officers, sustainability managers and executives with the ambition to make inclusion an asset within their organisation.
Want to find out more?
Do you want to take your organisation’s diversity and inclusion efforts to the next level and build strong, future-ready teams? Are you looking for a motivating community where you can share experiences and tackle challenges together, all while putting theory into practice?
Then this new community of practice may be for you:
