Gender equality in the workplace is both a legal requirement and a driver of collective performance. This white paper reviews employers' obligations, the indicators of the Gender Equality Index, and concrete actions to reduce pay gaps and promote balanced representation at all levels of the organization.
Subject
What does the Gender Equality Index measure and how can you improve your score? What are the obligations for negotiating equal pay? How can you implement a work-life balance policy? What measures are in place to combat discrimination and sexual harassment? This white paper guides HR directors and managers in their approach to gender equality in the workplace.
Key points to remember
- Professional equality index mandatory for companies with 50 or more employees (publication before March 1st)
- Score < 75/100: corrective measures must be implemented within 3 years or financial penalties will apply.
- 5 indicators: pay gap, gap in individual salary increase rates, gap in promotion rates, return from maternity leave, gender parity among the 10 highest earners
- Mandatory agreement or action plan in companies with ≥ 50 employees (mandatory annual negotiation)