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      The platform work economy comes with great strengths. The ability to work where you want and how you want is a significant motivator for people who have grown tired of the 9-5 rigidity and seek more diversity in their career path.

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      Achieving equality between women and men makes everyone better off. We have come a long way, but there’s still more to do. Let’s shape an economy where gender equality, social fairness and prosperity go hand in hand. #3StepsForward is how policymakers, business leaders and individuals can unite to build a fairer future. We all have a role to play. Join our #3StepsForward campaign and do your part!

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      This toolkit provides guidelines for the use of gender-sensitive language in writing. Gender-sensitive communication ensures that women and men – and those who do not conform to the binary gender system – are treated as persons of equal importance and dignity.

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    • Sexism at work: How can we stop it?

      The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop sexism in the workplace. From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled.

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    • What does it take to achieve gender equality? – Resources and structures key for women's empowerment

      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

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    • GRPP: Four letters can unlock €2 trillion to accelerate our drive towards gender equality

      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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    • Closing the gaps: How data accelerates progress on gender equality  

      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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Definition of parental leave

Leave granted to either parent in order to care for a child. 

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  • Czechia

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    Czechia
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  • Productivity and wellbeing through family audit

    … i.e. type of contract, average age, care needs, absence, leave, career progression, flexibility, turnover, training … balance policy e.g. equal opportunities, maternity leave Communication:       6. finding new tools for internal … canteen, use of company’s equipment, time-saving services, parental support, etc. Family district:       9. …

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    Italy
    Topics
    • Employment
  • How can I combat sexism? A ten-step programme for managers

    … evaluation of promotions for the year to make sure that parental leave and part-time working do not negatively impact … noise about it once you are there. Encourage men to take parental leave . Eliminate sexism from meetings by: asking …

  • Step 2: Analysing and assessing the status quo in your organisation

    … number of staff by gender applying for / taking parental leave, for how long they took leave and how many returned after taking the leave; numbers …

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    • Education
    • Employment
    • Research
  • Checklist for project selection criteria

    … Support flexible working arrangements and family-related leave Increase women’s entrepreneurship Increase the …

    Topics
    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Contest for family-friendly firms

    … is a question whether the company promotes fathers’ use of parental leave. The company also gets a chance to report on their …

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    Estonia
    Topics
    • Employment
  • Denmark

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    Denmark
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  • Highlights of the Gender Equality Index 2020

    … be entitled to maternity benefits in the EU, and access to parental leave is also limited for the self-employed in a number of … high-quality care provision and well-paid care-related leave available to all. Broader consequences of …

  • The Gender Equality Index 2022 reveals slow progress. How can we turn threats into opportunities right now?

    … to enhance the committee’s work. In closing, I will leave you with my personal #3StepsForward for gender …

  • 10. Conclusions

    … Directive has bolstered entitlements to family-related leave and flexible working arrangements; for example, it … prevents workers from using maternity, paternity or parental leave; and certain workforce management practices … protections that are crucial for gender equality, such as parental leave and contributory pension schemes; flexible …

  • Step 5: Monitoring progress and evaluating a Gender Equality Plan

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  • Planet 50:50 – Europe’s contribution to the sustainable development goals

    … the last 25 years, many EU member states have expanded parental leave for fathers. However, take-up remains extremely low as …

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  • Belgium

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    Belgium
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  • New forms of work and flexible working practices in the context of the ICT sector and platform work

    … the implications of some work and social protections (e.g. parental leave) for gender equality. The rest of this section briefly … lack access to key social and work protections, including parental leave Owing to the fragmented nature of their work …

  • The economy of the future: How can the EU ensure gender equality?

    … such as limits to working time, a minimum wage, and paid leave.   If we do it right, there is much potential in these …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
    • Employment
    • Health
  • Gender equality in recruitment and career progression

    … work or career interruptions, such as in the case of parental leave, do not fit into this profile. What is more, the … carried out. Accounting for career breaks and subtracting leave periods when assessing research output; also, placing …

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    • Employment
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  • Luxembourg

    … and remains valid. It provides that, after legal maternity leave (two to three months), a full-time working parent may …

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    Luxembourg
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  • Romania

    … It forbids discrimination in the case of maternity and parental leave. Article 14 defines equal opportunities and equal …

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    Romania
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  • European Union

    … an agreement on the level of payment of paternity and parental leave, while, in 2019, it adopted conclusions on the gender …

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  • Slovakia

    … and single mothers, and encouraging men to take-up parental leave [5] . The Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical …

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    Slovakia
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    • Education
    • Employment
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