Gender Equality Index

About the domain of work

The domain of work measures the extent to which women and men can benefit from equal access to employment and good working conditions. The sub-domain of participation combines two indicators: participation in rates of full-time equivalent (FTE) employment and the duration of working life. The FTE employment rate takes into account the higher incidence of part-time employment among women and is obtained by comparing each worker’s average number of hours worked with the average number of hours worked by a full-time worker. Gender segregation and quality of work are included in the second sub-domain. Sectorial segregation is measured through the participation of women and men in the sectors of education, human health and social work activities. The quality of work is measured by flexible working time arrangements and job prospects. Flexibility of work is captured by the ability of women and men to take an hour or two off during their working time to take care of personal or family matters. The Career Prospects Index captures continuity of employment, defined in relation to type of employment contract, job security (the possibility of losing a job in the next six months), career advancement prospects and development of the workplace in terms of the number of employees. It is measured on a scale between 0 and 100 points, where 100 is the maximum and indicates the best job prospects.