… equal participation in political, work, and social life. The combined crises of Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and … point.” “The pandemic proved that what protects us is the public sector. When the going gets tough, public services are our cushion of protection,” she adds. “To …
… in fixed assets, including research infrastructure, in public research centres and higher education directly linked … activities 0 % 8 Investment in intangible assets in public research centres and higher education directly linked … in the labour market 100 % 143 Measures promoting work-life balance, including access to childcare and care for …
… Various strategies for monitoring of public contracts exist, including periodic review meetings, … in relation to any of its subcontractors) or the public body or, in some cases, third-party audits or … tool: Verification methods for activities that foster work–life balance during the performance of a contract In Germany …
… and accountability within subcontracting arrangements in public contracts. Depending on the subject matter of the … for small and/or social enterprises to participate in public contracts. This can be a way of increasing women’s … social aspects encompassed fair pay, the promotion of work–life balance, diversity and inclusion, and access to …
… conditions that would improve the gender pay gap and work–life balance . However, addressing issues such as … Examples of gender aspects in social and health service public contracts In Sweden , Stockholm County Council is … Local Life’s web page on gender equality requirements in public procurement …
… or organisations, such as NGOs, social partners, other public sector bodies and experts. For GRPP, for example, you … potentially apply working practices that may improve work–life balance. This could then be discussed with prospective … or those with less experience in responding to public tenders, you may need to allow time for one-on-one or …
… or a website/application is made accessible to the public). Needs assessment may be undertaken either formally … to implement measures for their staff on improving work–life balance during the performance of the contract. Examples of needs assessment in public procurement procedures In France , the department of …
… GRPP is often subsumed under socially responsible public procurement (SRPP) strategies without being specifically referred to. However, when public procurement strategies include specific gender … seal to entities that implement and certify work–life balance management systems based on NP 4552:2016. In …
… environmental, social and labour law in the performance of public contracts. Article 18(2) refers to obligations … to equal pay and employment, non-discrimination and work–life balance . In addition to being a contract condition, … far-reaching in its drafting, there is limited evidence of public bodies relying on this provision to enforce gender …
… women’s and men’s different health needs throughout the life cycle? Are the statistics related to the healthcare / … criteria or indicators for the evaluation of the public procurement from a gender perspective. Gender equality …
… about the frameworks that exist in your country. Belgium Public procurement law explicitly mentions gender equality as … gender equality (Gender) equality law explicitly mentions public procurement as a tool to promote gender equality … 16/2013 on promoting the reconciliation of work and family life / work–life balance of 31 May 2013 of …
… contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth in the EU Public procurement accounts for a major part of the European economy. Every year, public authorities in the EU spend around 14 % of gross … in the workplace and whistle-blowing. Applying a life-cycle costing approach will ensure that any increase in …
… Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC, OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65 (the public sector directive). Directive 2014/25/EU of the … Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on work–life balance for parents and carers and repealing Council …
… ). EIGE (2021), Gender-responsive public procurement, Publications Office of the European … ( https://eige.europa.eu/publications/gender-responsive-public-procurement ). European Commission (2017), European … ). Lyonette, C. (2015), ‘Part-time work, work–life balance and gender equality’, Journal of Social Welfare …
… Contract performance conditions At the post-tender stage, public bodies must apply the contract performance conditions … labour market and the reconciliation of work and private life … Contract performance conditions can be a key entry … to a contract, and it may be difficult for public bodies to actively monitor and enforce clauses. To …