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Department of Management - DISA

IMAGE-Upskilling paths for HR professionals to IMprove AGE management

Erasmus+

Funding Agency: Co-funded by the European Union

The project aims at the following specific objectives:

  • To review and update the curriculum of HR professionals at the European level, by integrating knowledge and skills related to diversity management in the workplace
  • To develop a VET course provides HR managers with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and adequately address the needs of different age groups
  • To promote the diffusion of best practices related to age management and the development of inclusive business strategies

The following activities will be carried out:

  • comparative analysis of existing qualifications
  • preliminary survey among professionals, experts, and external stakeholders
  • joint staff training event in Greece
  • delivery of pilot courses in partners’ Countries
  • Short-term mobility of learners in Italy
  • comparative analysis of current policies
  • research of best practices at national and European level
  • organisation of thematic round tables
  • multiplier events in partner Countries

The IMAGE partners will cooperate to produce a wide range of concrete results under an extensive and integrated approach, which will generate an impact on different levels and target groups. The main tangible results envisaged are:

  • Updated description of the HR manager professional profile
  • Blended training course targeted to HR managers
  • Guidelines for the development of inclusive business strategies in HR management
  • Comparative analysis of current policies
  • Policy recommendation

Participants:

  • STUDIO APERESSERE SRL - Italy (coordinator)
  • UNIVERZITA VKOSICIACH - Slovakia 
  • Bulgarian Association for People Management - Bulgaria
  • Institut Supérieur de Gestion - France
  • ASSOCIATION EUROPEENNE POUR LA FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL - Belgium
  • ALMA MATER STUDIPRUM-UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT - Italy

Unibo-DiSA Team Leader: Ludovico Bullini Orlandi

Unibo-Disa Team: Daniela Bolzani, Francesca Regoli

Project total budget: 400,000 €

Duration: December  31st, 2024 - October 30th, 2027