European Coworking Assembly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Handbook
(ECA IDEA Handbook)
As a coworking owner, you’re juggling time and budget constraints. Tackling inclusion, diversity, accessibility and equity might seem overwhelming.
Not sure where to start?
We’re here to guide you, promising a joint commitment to inclusion.
Here is how the European Coworking Assembly demonstrate our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
And don’t forget, the reason we are here!
Purchase our ECA IDEA Handbook. It is the perfect workbook to take you through all the steps, thinking and teaching you as you reinvent your space!
Coworking spaces have the power to lead in IDEA by fostering environments where everyone feels valued and ideas can thrive. By creating space for these essential conversations, we can build stronger, more connected communities and drive meaningful change.
Tash Koster-Thomas
Did you know?
34%
of people from ethnic minority backgrounds report experiencing discrimination in the workplace, according to a 2023 report by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights.
48%
of LGBTQ+ employees in the EU do not feel comfortable being open about their sexual orientation at work, according a 2023 study.
25%
of European companies have made significant accommodations to ensure accessibility for employees with disabilities.
About the handbook
Our handy IDEA Handbook is designed to quickly bring you up to speed on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. It directs you to trusted resources and guides you in creating a roadmap to build a space that welcomes everyone.
Boost your coworking space with this powerful Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility handbook —for just €10.99!
Learn how to transform your community into a welcoming, dynamic environment!
Here is how!
Is your coworking space ready?
Do you understand the terminology and issues relating to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility?
Do you have a strategy for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in your coworking space?
Do you know the next steps to improving Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in your coworking space?
Do you know any resources that can guide you on your Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility journey?
Celebrating diversity
We, in coworking, fully embrace diversity in all its forms, recognising and celebrating the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and identities that each individual brings.
We understand that diversity is a value and a strength that enriches our organisations, adding depth and vitality to every aspect of our work.
Let’s come together, connect authentically, and make a lasting and positive impact on the world around us.
Persuing Equity
Equity means more than equality. Here is an analogy… It is the ability to see over the wall, regardless of height or size. The platform you will stand on will be of differing heights, but you can all see over the wall comfortably.
Like in coworking, each space is different; some might have a similar clientele, some different, but what matters is what you offer to attract those you want as clients and do it well!
Advancing Accessibility
Accessibility is essential to our mission of inclusivity. In coworking, we need to create open spaces for everyone to access our spaces, resources and services.
The working world has been incrementally changing from physical accommodations to digital accessibility standards, so let’s create opportunities where we remove obstacles.
Let’s make our spaces welcoming, safe, and accessible to people of all abilities, ethnicities, genders and more.
How can we transform IDEA in your environment?
Let us get you started
A note from Jeaninne van der Linden
IDEA Blogs to read
IDEA Podcasts to listen to
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Allies and supporters of the ECA IDEA Handbook
Reviews of the ECA IDEA Handbook
Bernie J. Mitchell
“The IDEA handbook is a comprehensive guide on how to implement inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. If you are looking for a way to incorporate IDEA into your space but are feeling daunted by the task then this is the tool for you.“
Jerome Chang
Founder of BLANKSPACES Coworking
“Finally, we have an in-depth guidebook with clear action items for our specific coworking industry—fabulous!”