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      In October EIGE releases its annual Gender Equality Index updating on the progress of gender equality in the EU. In this year’s Index edition, EIGE also makes links between gender equality and the European Green Deal exploring how the progress in gender equality can support the green transition. This year the Index conference is extended with two webinars taking a...

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      Between women and men in the EU, there’s a greater balance of childcare. But there isn’t when it comes to the type of task according to EIGE’s latest evidence. The distribution of unpaid childcare between women and men is moving in the right direction. EIGE’s evidence from a 2022 survey on gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities...

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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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      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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      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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      27 Feb 2023
    • 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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      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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  • Work-life balance in the ICT sector: The argument for work-life balance measures

    … and reduces costs resulting from an inability to combine work and care responsibilities, for example high staff … by some 2.5%. Concern among managers relating to work-life balance and how it affects employees is a relatively recent …

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  • EU policies on work-life balance

    … many of which are relevant to gender equality and work-life balance in employment. One of the goals of the European …

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  • Work-life balance in the ICT sector

    … It provides organisations with practical tools and real-life examples from the EU Member States to support the implementation of work-life balance measures. …

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  • Work-life balance and organisational culture

    … an organisation’s culture for advancing gender equality is work–life balance. Work–life balance is relevant for all members of …

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  • Connecting and disconnecting and work-life balance

    … Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at the “Remote Work: Challenges, Risks and Opportunities" conference on the … up the panel on “Connecting and disconnecting and work-life balance”. The European Parliament has called for the “right …

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  • Work–Life Balance innovation at Deutsche Telekom AG

    … processes within its own company structures that guarantee balance in terms of both gender equality and family and professional life. Projects and initiatives might have a dual goal, as in … focus, like pilot project the Family Manager, a work–life balance project, the Frauen Mint awards for women …

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  • The Equinet and The European Commission's Seminar on the Work-Life Balance Directive

    … Following the Work-Life Balance Directive implementation, it is now essential to … understand its national impact and how it is affecting the work of various stakeholders, including Equality Bodies, …

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    13 Jun 2023, 0:00 CEST - 14 Jun 2023, 0:00 CEST Europe/Brussels
  • Gender pay gap and policies to improve work-life balance

    … causes of the gap, including its variation across the life course and for different employee groups (e.g. … gender pay gap and emerging policy discourse on improving work-life balance. More specifically, it looks at the role of measures …

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  • Toolbox for planning work-life balance measures in ICT companies

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  • Gender Equality Index 2019 focuses on work-life balance

    … year’s Gender Equality Index will be a special focus on work-life balance. The Index will explore the diverse ways women and …

  • Work–life balance checklist

    … 1. Identify national work-life balance initiatives and partners Yes No Organisational … that is independent of trade unions) has been informed of work-life balance initiatives and provided input. Yes No …

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  • Work-life balance for men and women remains unequal

    … by EIGE suggests that, despite improvements in policy, the work-life balance for men and women remains unequal in Europe. The …

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  • Work-life balance in the ICT sector: An opportunity and a way forward

    … Our good practices highlight some of the most effective work-life balance measures ICT companies are implementing across the EU. …

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  • Gender Equality Index 2019. Work-life balance

    … and men and levels of achievement in six core domains: work, money, knowledge, time, power and health. Two … Equality Index 2019 includes a thematic focus on work-life balance. Explore the Gender Equality Index 2019 on our …

  • Digitalisation and work–life balance

    … allow more flexibility in where and when people work. Flexible working arrangements typically relate to how … the employer’s premises can help to facilitate better work–life balance. Workers report shorter commuting times, greater …

  • Step 1: Identify national work-life balance initiatives and partners

    … Measures that work for one company might not work for another company … companies are particularly struggling to implement work-life balance policies effectively across country offices. …

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  • Steps 2 and 3. Identifying and developing possible work-life balance interventions

    … mentioned in legislative acts. These would support work-life balance by enhancing the quality and accessibility of care …

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  • Better work-life balance would shrink the gender pay gap

    … for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work arrangements to juggle work and family life but this is rarely the case for men. Our report shows that work-life balance initiatives can help to boost women’s employment and …

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  • Tackling the gender pay gap: not without a better work-life balance

    … gender pay gap and emerging policies aimed at improving work-life balance, with a focus on the role of measures put forward by …

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  • Women and men in information and communications technology (ICT): a chance for better work-life balance

    … the European Commission proposed a package of measures on work-life balance, with particular focus on paternity/parental/carer’s …

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