The University of Coimbra participates, through the Centre for Social Studies, in an international scientific study called GENDEII, dedicated to the analysis of gender, diversity, equity and inclusion indicators in European and Latin American technology companies. Over four years until 2030, the study will analyze possible biases associated with the use of artificial intelligence in people management, as well as areas such as recruitment and selection, worker retention, career development and access to leadership.
The project brings together 109 researchers and institutional representatives from 24 entities in 10 countries, working with companies in the technology sector to create an indicators manual and develop training programs aimed at leaders and teams.
On Thursday, the Faculty of Economics of UC hosted a seminar dedicated to the project, with researchers and representatives from companies and organizations in the technology and industrial sectors. The session also marked the creation of the GENDEII Corporate Innovation Council, a community of practice promoted by CES to ensure the connection between research and organizations.
Researcher Rosa Monteiro, responsible for the Portuguese team of the project, argued that companies should participate from the outset in identifying problems and developing scientifically sound instruments. The seminar also featured interventions by Eva López Barrio, from the University of Santiago de Compostela, and Débora Imhoff, from the National University of Córdoba and coordinator of GENDEII.
