Building Awareness Around Workplace Safety Reports of boundary-crossing behavior, intimidation, and abuse of power are increasing. These issues affect organizations across industries, from media companies and sports associations to universities and hospitals. Some well-known incidents include: • The Voice of Holland 🎤: Investigations revealed a lack of timely action against reported misconduct. • Radboud University 🎓: The…
On June 18, 2024, 49 student associations signed a code of conduct aimed at combating misconduct within their organizations. This new code, presented to caretaker Minister of Education Robbert Dijkgraaf, emphasizes the importance of safeguarding respect, integrity, and responsibility. While many associations have already appointed internal confidants and established internal guidelines, the question remains whether…
As of July 1, 2024, the Netherlands has introduced the new Sexual Misconduct Act, marking a significant step forward in the fight against sexual violence and harassment. This legislation better protects victims by broadening the definitions of rape and assault to include situations where consent was clearly absent, even without the presence of physical force…
We are excited to announce that 1for2 Social Innovation has become a proud member of the Diverse Leaders in Tech community. This partnership aligns with our mission to foster safe and inclusive workplaces through our External Confidential Counseling Services. About Diverse Leaders in Tech: The Diverse Leaders in Tech community is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within…
More than 13% of employees in the Netherlands experience unwanted behavior from colleagues or supervisors. The consequences are significant; for employees, it leads to health issues and, for companies, it results in reputation damage, absenteeism, and unrest. Victims of unwanted behavior become less proactive and report sick more often. Absenteeism is on average 7 days…