We aim to actively support the diverse IÉSEG community and create an environment where all feel included, supported and valued.
It is based on 3 axes:
> Build on our cultural intelligence to develop inclusion and equality mechanisms across all types of diversity, and in particular gender, origins, religion, disability and sexual orientation.
> Endeavor to make IÉSEG studies accessible to all high-achieving and motivated candidates, regardless of their background, on principles of equality of chances.
> Create working and studying conditions conducive to well-being and support each of our staff, professor, student or partner in promoting their mental and physical health.
Key initiatives
Creation of a harassment and violence unit and policy
In 2020, IÉSEG launched an innovative and ambitious policy in terms of preventing gender-based and sexual violence, harassment and discrimination on its campuses. Two prevention officers were appointed, six officers in the support unit were also selected, an online training on ‘prevention of sexist and sexual violence’ was made mandatory for all first-year students, and a new disciplinary procedure was put in place.
Partnerships for social inclusion
IÉSEG formed partnerships with different NGOs working on social inclusion: Article 1, Les Cordées de la Réussite, ARELI and Télémaque. These initiatives aim to increase access to IÉSEG for high school students coming from disadvantaged areas and backgrounds. Article 1 also proposes mentoring programs for IÉSEG students who come from more disadvantaged backgrounds, by assigning a corporate mentor to guide them through their years in a management school. The IÉSEG foundation also supports initiatives on social inclusion.
Gender Equality Plan
IÉSEG has implemented a 2022-2027 action plan to progress in further improving the work-life balance, reducing gender gaps in recruitment and career progression, aiming towards a gender balance in leadership positions, integrating the gender component in teaching and research, and preventing sexual and gender-based violence.
Wellbeing initiative
Every year, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, IÉSEG organizes awareness-raising stands on its two campuses. The School provides students with various resources to help them manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues that may arise during their studies.
Understanding Neurodiversity training module
Since 2023, the three-hour training provides staff with an initial overview of the neurodiversity topic: definition, prevalence, characteristics, consequences for the people concerned, legal recognition framework, support, etc. Since its launch, the module has already trained around one hundred people and more than one hundred others have registered for upcoming sessions.
Key objectives
- By 2023, we will establish a Diversity and Inclusion Champions network ambassadors.
- By 2024, IÉSEG will create a well-being hub.
- By 2026, 100% of our staff and faculty will have received a diversity and inclusion training.
