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Since 2016, the association Les Extraordinaires, founded by Flore Lelièvre, has opened inclusive restaurants in France. The first, Le Reflet, opened in Nantes, followed by a second in Paris in 2019. Their mission? Showcase the talents and skills of people with disabilities in mainstream settings.

With Les Brigades Extraordinaires, a collective of inclusive restaurants, the association now supports nearly 40 similar initiatives nationwide—pushing for a fairer and more inclusive society.

👏 Hats off to Flore Lelièvre and the team for this inspiring, diversity-driven movement!

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Ghosting isn’t just a dating issue—it’s affecting hiring too. With 57% of recruiters admitting to ghosting candidates, it’s a growing concern. But it works both ways!

Pierre-Gilles Bouquet of recruitment firm VOLUNTAE points out: “We’re seeing more candidates ghost us than the other way around.”

Recruitment is a two-sided dialogue. Professionals offer tips on how candidates can follow up and maintain communication.

Read the full articles by Youssef Zein on MSN News and 20 Minutes France

Since 2016, KODIKO has supported refugee integration into the French workforce with a unique co-training approach. Rather than traditional mentoring, KODIKO creates peer-based duos where refugees and employees exchange professional and cultural knowledge.

This not only helps refugees find jobs but also brings new perspectives to companies, enriching society through diversity.

Founders Cécile Pierrat Schiever and Maÿlis Dupont always believed in their vision—confirmed by the early success of their first duos. Today, KODIKO has helped over 1,500 refugees, proving that inclusion is both possible and valuable.

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The job market is undergoing major changes, and one trend is becoming increasingly noticeable: ghosting. 57% of recruiters admit to having ignored a candidate during the recruitment process—an experience many find frustrating. But all is not lost!

In 20 Minutes France, Youssef Zein explores the reasons behind this trend and offers solutions for both candidates and recruiters. Pierre-Gilles Bouquet from the recruitment firm VOLUNTAE shares his perspective: “We more often see candidates ghosting us than the other way around,” emphasizing that recruitment is a two-way conversation, where communication is key.

Whether you’re a candidate or a recruiter, keeping the lines of communication open is essential to avoid such situations and move together toward a successful hiring process.

Read the full article in 20 Minutes

Standing like a new beacon on the Parisian skyline, Racine ushers the former headquarters of the ONF (National Forestry Office) into a new era. Designed by Maud Caubet’s agency, the tower features an innovative elevation, which shelters an agricultural greenhouse and is an outstanding example of material efficiency. The project skillfully integrates existing structures with the right materials in the right places to optimize performance and minimize carbon footprint.

Soon to be completed, the building is a true demonstration of how architecture can address the environmental challenges of our time.

Maud Caubet emphasizes, “Racine Tower is more than just a renovation. It is a symbol of how we can combine architectural tradition with sustainable innovations to build the cities of tomorrow“.

Discover Racine in the June issue of Matières magazine

Published on June 19, the new FAIR – La Croix solidarity finance barometer reveals that solidarity savings now account for 0.5% of the French total financial savings, up from 0.45% in 2022. With a 15% increase in 2023, solidarity finance has surpassed 30 billion euros in assets!

In 2023, 680 million euros were invested in projects with social, ecological, and international impact. This positive momentum shows that solidarity finance continues to gain ground and is becoming firmly established in the French financial landscape.

Thierry Sibieude, President of FAIR – Label Finansol, highlights the priorities for the future: enhance distributor training, leverage collected data, and assess the social impact of investments to make solidarity finance even more transparent and effective.

Read the full article in ID Durable

Facing social and environmental challenges in Seine-Saint-Denis, Les Valoristes stands out with an innovative approach to circular and solidarity-based economy. Founded by Ngoc-Lan Loi, this eco-social structure is committed to building a more inclusive world by reintegrating people distant from employment through on-the-job training as valorization agents.

Les Valoristes not only reduce waste but also transform it into opportunities. Their mission is to contribute to the ecological shift by repurposing materials and creating upcycled furniture from construction and public works waste.

Kudos to this initiative, which combines social and environmental impact while contributing to the positive transformation of Seine-Saint-Denis!

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In 2023, the total amount of ethical investments surpassed 30 billion euros, marking a 15% increase in just one year! According to the FAIR – Finansol Label – La Croix Barometer, this growth is primarily driven by employee savings, which account for 18 billion euros of this total.

Despite an uncertain economic environment, solidarity investments continue to attract interest, with a growing share in employee savings (9.5% of the total) and funds being directed toward projects with significant social and environmental impact.

Learn how this momentum is transforming the financial landscape in Damien Pelé’s article in Challenges

Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, explained: “The market is lacking rooms to meet demand. Occupancy rates and prices are nowadays very high across Europe. Trends will probably change during the next 12 to 18 months. If interest rates continue to decline, many investors will be less concerned and will have easier access to credit, which will boost asset values“.

To optimize opportunities in this market, real estate private equity funds remain a preferred option. By investing in both property and business assets, these funds offer a dual source of income: regular rental payments and potential capital gains from the business. Expected returns can reach double-digit levels, though they vary depending on the strategies employed.

Read Aurélie Fardeau’s full analysis on the attractiveness of hotel investment in the magazine Option Finance

The renovation of the iconic Ariane Tower in La Défense, is reaching new heights with a fully glass facade. Originally built in 1975, the tower is transformed to reduce energy consumption by 40% by 2030 while preserving the building’s unique design.

Acting as the project management assistant, REDMAN plays a crucial role in this ambitious project. Emilie Gonnot, Program Director at REDMAN, emphasizes: “This renovation is a true technical feat, allowing us to maintain occupant comfort while modernizing the tower’s energy performance“.

Since the work begun in November 2023, REDMAN has ensured effective coordination to minimize the impact on the building’s 85% occupancy. The operation is the first of its kind in Europe for an occupied high-rise building and highlights the group’s expertise and innovation in managing complex projects.

Learn more about how REDMAN is transforming the Ariane Tower into a model of energy efficiency in Amélie Luquain’s article for Le Moniteur