Do you work in HR, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, or in a role where questions concerning the future of work, employer attractiveness, skills shortages, or the design of flexible working and career pathways are increasingly part of your role? Do you support employees across different life and career stages – from entry into the workforce through to retirement – and wish to systematically further develop your competencies in this dynamic environment?
This programme provides a structured framework to expand your expertise in HR, DE&I, and People & Culture topics while developing key competencies for a dynamic world of work and life. At the same time, you benefit from a strong professional network. At its core, the programme addresses how professionals can provide orientation, accompany change, and create solutions with lasting impact for individuals and organisations.
Through interactive online expert inputs delivered by recognised specialists and practice-oriented peer formats, you will acquire and deepen knowledge on highly topical issues related to the future of work:
The conscious use of AI in inclusive HR processes
Supporting and leveraging neurodiversity in the workplace
Conducting pay analyses effectively and deriving the right conclusions
Harnessing innovation potential through the integration of people with disabilities in the workplace
Enhancing employer attractiveness through career development, family planning, and fertility
Optional (additional fee applies): In facilitated collegial counselling within a small group of 10 to 15 participants, you will reflect on concrete challenges from your professional practice and develop clear, action-oriented implementation plans under expert moderation.
Hannah Brunner, Human Resources Specialist, PostFinance
The programme also includes individual coaching sessions that you may use flexibly, as well as e-learning modules that provide or refresh foundational knowledge on key DE&I topics.
The programme is complemented by free participation in the St. Gallen Diversity & Inclusion Week, optional participation in the launch of the Gender Intelligence Report, and an annual reunion with networking opportunities. Continuous exchange within your cohort and the ability to select topics most relevant to you at any given time support your targeted and effective professional development in a dynamic working environment.
26 May 2026
Regardless of the package you choose, we strongly recommend attending the kick-off. In addition to getting to know one another and sharing expectations, we introduce an analytical model that enables you to systematically expand your scope for action across a wide range of contexts. By exploring different perspectives on various challenges (e.g. difficult leadership situations, conflict, resistance), you will enrich your toolkit with additional guiding questions and practical tools, bringing potential solutions into focus that may previously have gone unnoticed.
02 June 2026
Equal pay analyses are more than an administrative obligation. When applied correctly, they offer valuable leverage points for improving equal opportunities. It is essential to conduct them intelligently and to draw the right conclusions from the results. Our experts will present concrete examples and provide practical guidance on what to consider in equal pay analyses and how to use them to foster an inclusive organisational culture.
16 June 2026
The inclusion of people with disabilities is often associated with (disproportionate) additional effort – a misconception that rarely holds true. On the contrary, incorporating the perspectives of people with disabilities frequently leads to innovations that benefit all employees. Our experts will present compelling practical examples supported by scientific evidence.
30 June 2026
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7 July 2026
The proportion of so-called neurodivergent individuals is increasing, particularly among younger employees. The implications vary widely. Many organisations struggle to effectively include neurodivergent individuals and leverage their potential, although small adjustments are often sufficient. What can you do – as a team member or leader – and where are the boundaries you should be aware of?
25 August 2026
For many people, having a family remains a central life goal, even as family models continue to evolve. Not everyone is able to realise this aspiration, for a variety of reasons, including knowledge gaps regarding fertility. This expert input explores the realistic contribution organisations can make to supporting employees’ career development and family planning – and how this, in turn, impacts employer attractiveness.
This programme is designed for individuals engaged with questions relating to:
the future of work,
employer attractiveness,
skills shortages, or
the design of flexible career pathways,
in particular HR and DE&I professionals, professionals from other functional areas, or leaders with at least two years of professional experience and a basic understanding of DE&I. Where required, missing foundational DE&I knowledge can be acquired through the e-learning modules at the beginning of the programme.
In-depth exploration of current trend topics: AI & inclusive HR, neurodiversity, pay analyses, family planning & fertility
Role clarity and strategic development: sharpening your positioning as a shaper of the future, HR professional, leader, or DE&I expert
Expanded scope for action: development of practical, immediately applicable action plans with professional support through peer case consultations
Learning from real-world cases: insights from other participants’ cases and individual professional coaching
Network building and knowledge updates: access to best practices, knowledge nudges, and a strong professional community
Diverse learning formats: e-learning, expert inputs, peer formats, and the D&I Week enable flexible and individualised learning
HR expertise
Analytical and evaluation competence
Role and action competence
Managing complex situations
Peer learning and networking competence
The programme offers three levels of intensity, allowing you to decide how deeply you wish to engage and which development step you aim to take. From a compact foundation to comprehensive transfer support, the available packages differ in scope of exchange, support, and practical integration.
This modular structure enables you to select precisely the format that aligns with your needs and time constraints – without unnecessary complexity or hidden limitations.
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| CHF 1'900 | CHF 2'900 | CHF 5'900 |