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… organisations have taken to encourage greater use of gender-sensitive language. It is designed to help you … understand the wider picture into which your work fits. Gender equality policies in the EU The European Union (EU) aims to …

… To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, integrity and respect? When using gender-neutral language, have you considered whether there …

… so you may feel that it is safest to avoid any mention of gender altogether. Indeed, we sometimes recommend gender-neutral expressions as one way of avoiding gender-discriminatory language , i.e. language that fosters …

… Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is gender equality made manifest through language. Gender equality in language is attained when women and men – and …

… words for general references can reflect assumptions about gender roles and influence readers [ source ]. This toolkit is an easy-to-use guide on how to use more gender-sensitive language.   This toolkit is one of a series … of documents produced by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) to raise awareness of gender-sensitive …

… the initiatives undertaken because of strategic long-term equality and diversity objectives? The implementation of … In order to attract more women, companies must also remove gender stereotypes and unconscious bias from their … communication materials.(Please see EIGE’s publication ‘Gender-sensitive communication’ for guidance on how to make …

… Information about legislation and campaigns to mainstream gender equality has been gathered. Yes No Information about the … consideration and are being honoured. Yes No A preliminary gender analysis of the company’s current work-life balance …

… The benefits of gender equality and work-life balance measures are reaped by both … different groups. This is crucial to avoid financial gender-based discrimination or gender-unequal access to …

… automation and digitalisation, as well as the degree of gender-equality engagement in the company. The uptake of parental … of parental leave. They are even less likely to collect gender-segregated data. The daunting task of collecting and …

… The implementation plan should be based on a preliminary gender analysis in order to provide a baseline for measuring the company’s progress on improving gender equality. A gender analysis will identify existing …

… the decision to improve work-life balance and initiate gender mainstreaming came from the company leadership. To … family situations, for example,  working parents of either gender, carers, parents of children with special needs, and … and other underrepresented groups and is committed to equality in practice - not just in name. AON Ireland …

… and the community equally, they face risks unless a prior gender needs analysis is carried out. A proper risk …

… leave (duration and compensation) National initiatives on gender mainstreaming and gender equality Initiatives to encourage women’s …

… in the ICT sector can boost equal opportunities and gender-equality through human-resource management to attract and … example high staff turnover and absenteeism. The idea that gender diversity spurs innovation, enhances performance and …

… of graduates from tertiary education . Redressing the gender imbalance in the ICT sector would also be a good … female sectors. This would help reduce the persistent gender-based pay gap across the EU, which is a product of … the part of women that are the greatest barriers to gender equality in ICT. These are some of the biggest reasons behind …

… builds on 20 key principles, many of which are relevant to gender equality and work-life balance in employment. One of the … to work–life balance measures and the employment of women. Gender equality Equality of treatment and opportunity between …