Diversity and equal opportunities

Embracing diversity and equal opportunities strengthens workplaces and boosts economic performance. Companies play a key role in fostering inclusion and unlocking the full potential of all talents.

Key Actions:

• Supporting the promotion of diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
• Advocating for voluntary approaches and the exchange of best practices to integrate under-represented groups into the labour market.
• Highlighting the business case for diversity and the role of inclusive policies in attracting and retaining talent.
• Addressing gender equality by tackling workplace segregation, gender stereotypes, and promoting women’s economic empowerment.
• Encouraging a better sharing of family responsibilities and improving access to public and private care facilities to support work-life balance.
• Recognising the role of men in gender equality and promoting policies that encourage their active participation in family responsibilities.