Inclusieve organisatie en media
Our society is becoming more diverse, and polarization is on the rise. As a result, the visibility and equality of different groups in the media are under pressure. We are actively building an inclusive organization and inclusive media, with specific attention to gender, ethnicity, and disability. Within our organization, we aim to connect and create space for everyone’s talent, and in our media, there must be room for everyone’s story
Iftar 2026
For the third year running, plenty of colleagues joined in for a day of fasting and an iftar at the office afterwards.Our progress
Talent Community
To develop future inclusive leadership, an intensive one-and-ahalf-year training programme for talent started in 2023. The group consisted of 32 women and 25 men with high growth potential, from Belgium and the Netherlands. Working in such a diverse group allowed participants to experience the benefits of inclusion firsthand.
With nearly 2,000 journalists on board, DPG Media breathes journalism, and our newsrooms are eager to attract the best media professionals. However, our editorial teams should better reflect the diversity of the world around us, with employees spanning different age groups, people of various ethnic backgrounds, with and without disabilities. Embracing diverse perspectives allows for even more nuanced angles in news reporting.
Through this traineeship, DPG Media aims to ensure that reliable news is produced with a more diverse lens. We offer aspiring journalists the opportunity to undergo five months of training to become media professionals, contributing to a more inclusive and representative news landscape.
Iftar
Connection arises when we truly put ourselves in the shoes of others for a moment. This makes contact much easier, and with it, collaboration.
A day of fasting, followed by enjoying an iftar at the office? Over 200 DPG Media colleagues seized the chance to experience it and immerse themselves in each other's worlds. During a communal meal, colleagues got to know each other better and shared valuable experiences. A beautiful moment of connection.
The 'Diversity and Inclusion Network' at DPG Media plays a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Chairperson Sharita Boon and her team focus on various pillars, including inclusive leadership, an inclusive organization, and inclusive representation.
The network develops initiatives such as leadership programs, training on inclusive communication and recruitment, and attracting journalism talent with diverse backgrounds. DPG Media is committed to creating an inclusive environment and making external commitments to diversity.
