We are really happy to announce that O&O Forwarding has been awarded the Gender Equality Certification. This certification marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
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The Italian Gender Equality Certification System has been introduced by The Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Gender equality refers to the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of all individuals, regardless of gender. It’s about creating a fair society where everyone has the chance to thrive, irrespective of gender identity or expression.
The implementation of the project โGender Equality Certification Systemโ: is led by the Italian Department for Equal Opportunities of the Presidency of the Council of ministers. The certification process is available to companies of all sizes and is based on the gender equality practice UNI/PdR 125:2022 that was issued by UNI, the Italian standardization body, on 16 March 2022.
The UNI/PdR 125:2022 defines the guidelines on the management system for gender equality which provides for the structuring and adoption of a set of performance indicators (KPIs) inherent to gender equality policies on organizations. The practice provides for the measurements, reporting and evaluation of gender data in organizations with the aim of bridging existing gaps as well as incorporating the new gender equality paradigm into the DNA of organizations and producing sustainable and lasting change over time. To ensure a comprehensive measurement of the performance level, six strategic assessment areas are identified for different variables featuring an inclusive and gender-equal organisation: culture and strategy; governance; human resources (HR) management processes; opportunities for growth and inclusion of women in business; gender pay equity and parental protection and work-life balance.
