All consortium members of the European Erasmus+ project ReWork participated in the 18th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) International Conference (https://www.edi-conference.org/). The event was organised by the Greek ReWork partner CEFI (Centre for Inclusion at Work) and hosted at the Alba Graduate Business School of The American College of Greece (Athens, Greece) on 7th-8th July 2025.

The 18th EDI Conference, composed of several streams and workshop sessions, was an outstanding opportunity for researchers worldwide disseminate and communicate global, national, organisational, and individual challenges and findings towards equality, diversity, and inclusion.

A specific session, as a panel discussion, was reserved on 8th July 2025 for the ReWork project, giving partners the chance to present the main project outcomes, and attendees to participate in a working group activity sharing their visions regarding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in hybrid and remote work (HRW) contexts.

Panel Topics

🔹Key challenges and issues for HR managers in HRW, insights into the emergence of biases and gaps in current DEI approaches. Findings from co-design workshops and surveys.

🔹Practical recommendations and tools to mitigate gender disparities in HRW.

🔹Insights into developing training programs to address biases and gaps in DEI approaches.

🔹E-learning strategies, MOOC development, and digital coaching for inclusive HRW.

🔹Engagement methodologies and case studies from SMEs.

🔹Future outlook and strategic recommendations for inclusive HRW across industries.

Topics for the Working Group Discussion

🔹Inclusive Leadership in Hybrid and Remote Teams

🔹Mitigating Biases in HRW

🔹Balancing Flexibility and Equity

🔹Supporting Marginalised Groups in HRW

🔹Measuring and Monitoring DEI in HRW