Connecting Colours
Connecting Colours makes KLM more diverse. The network brings colleagues with different backgrounds together. Together they have conversations. About work, about culture, about what moves them.
By sharing experiences, colleagues learn from each other. They understand each other's perspective better. They see things they did not see before. Connecting Colours ensures that everyone gets equal opportunities. And that everyone feels welcome at work.
The result? Colleagues work better together. They come up with new ideas. And they make better decisions.
Connecting Colours wants everyone to feel safe at work. Racism does not belong. Discrimination neither. And no microaggressions either (small, hurtful remarks). The network makes the entire company aware of prejudices we often do not notice. Because when you recognize them, you can also change them.
The vast majority of exclusive behaviour stems from blind spots, simply not realising the effect it has on others. Understanding this is the first step toward greater inclusiveness. An example: recently a department launched a useful overview with all the rules, points of attention and contacts concerning social safety. Very good of course! But it was only available online, while many people in that department don't work at a computer. So at our recommendation they also put up posters. And something else: during Ramadan it can make a big difference how your breaks are scheduled. Until recently KLM barely took that into account, but now we are investigating together how that can be improved.Saskia Cabin Attendat
