Diversity Month 2027: inclusive recruitment
Engaging employees and management during EU Diversity Month
#EUDiversityMonth
The European Diversity Month is organised by the European Commission through the European Platform of Diversity Charters. Diversity Charter Sweden is Sweden's Diversity Charter and participates together with our member organisations in the joint European initiative.
The main objective of the European Diversity Month is to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society by bringing together different stakeholders - diversity charities, small and large employers, private companies, public organisations and non-profit associations - around a common goal.
EU Diversity Month 2027 – a focus on inclusive recruitment
Every year, EU Diversity Month highlights the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace and in society. The aim is to raise awareness of the value of different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and to inspire organisations to create workplaces where everyone feels welcome and included.
Throughout May, initiatives and efforts that contribute to more equal and inclusive working environments are highlighted. EU Diversity Month forms part of the European Commission’s work to combat discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all.
The theme for EU Diversity Month 2027 is inclusive recruitment, focusing on how organisations can create fair recruitment processes and make the most of the skills of people from different backgrounds.
Join us and make a difference!
Take part in EU Diversity Month and inspire others by raising the profile of your activities! Register your planned initiatives, both internal and external, on the EU’s joint diversity events map below.
What can you do in your workplace?
Promoting diversity and creating inclusive workplaces is an ongoing endeavour, but participating in European Diversity Month is a great way to show others what you do and what you stand for. Examples of activities you can do:
- Get involved by organising internal events for or with your staff.
- Organising open events for the public, customers or suppliers.
- Write a column, an opinion piece or make a statement.
- Use social media to spread your message.
Checklist for participation in the European Diversity Month
Below are some practical tips to make Diversity Month as engaging as possible:
- Choose your focus: Highlight a day, week or the whole month.
- Involve employees: Invite ideas and participation in planning.
- Clarify the purpose: Clarify what each activity will contribute to.
- Create inclusiveness: Involve employees in the implementation and lift real voices.
- Co-operate: Get support from experts and relevant organisations.
- Document: Photograph, film and collect material from the activities.
- Ensure inclusion: Create safe and respectful forms of participation.
- Register your initiative: Put Sweden on the map of Europe by publicise your initiative on the European Commission website.
- Follow up: Ask for feedback and share results.
- Continue your work: Let the commitment live on after May.
Material from the European Commission
Save time while ensuring coherent communication with instant recognition by using the European Commission's ready-made materials. All in 22 languages!
Social media kit and press material
Find out more about EU Diversity Month on the European Commission website.
We continuously share links to materials from the European Commission.
Do you have any questions?
📩 Reach out at: event@diversitycharter.se