Plan for Gender Equality
Plan for Gender Equality (PGIF) – PALO EPE
- Commitment to Gender Equality
PALO EPE is committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of its activities, based on the principles of equal treatment, equal opportunities, and the prohibition of discrimination. Gender equality is vital for the development and sustainability of the company as it contributes to the creation of a diverse and inclusive work environment, which in turn enhances innovation and competitiveness. According to the European Commission, women continue to be underrepresented in technology and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, with women making up just 17% of the IT workforce in Europe (European Commission, 2020). PALO EPE recognizes this inequality and is committed to contributing to its elimination through specific actions and policies. - Objectives and Actions
The main objectives of PALO EPE’s PGIF include:- Equal access and participation: Ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender, in terms of recruitment, career progression, and participation in significant projects. We aim to increase the percentage of women in technology and leadership positions in the company by 20% by 2027.
- Work-life balance: Adoption of policies that facilitate the balance between professional and personal life, such as the possibility of flexible working hours and teleworking, which has proven significant in supporting women in their work.
- Education and awareness: Implementation of regular educational programs for staff, aimed at informing and sensitizing about gender equality and combating gender discrimination. The goal is to create a culture that accepts and promotes diversity.
- Measures and Initiatives
- Recruitment processes: Revision of recruitment and promotion processes to ensure they are unbiased and free of gender biases. Anonymous resumes will be introduced in the initial stages of selection and specific targets will be set for the recruitment of women in technological and leadership roles.
- Progress monitoring: Establishment of measurable indicators to monitor progress in gender equality, such as the distribution of genders at various levels of the organization and the male-to-female ratio in leadership positions. These goals will be regularly reviewed to ensure continuous progress.
- Support and advisory system: Creation of a support and mentoring network for women, especially in technology roles, with the goal of promoting their professional development and enhancing their presence in senior positions.
- Monitoring and Evaluation PALO EPE will assign the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the PGIF to a special committee, composed of staff members specialized in gender equality and human rights issues. This committee will collect data, monitor progress, and submit regular reports to management. Simultaneously, it will propose improvements or new actions where needed, in order to ensure that PALO EPE continues to be a model of gender equality in the labor market.
