Gender Equality Plan (GEP)

1. Introduction & Commitment

OLINDIAS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. This Gender Equality Plan (GEP) outlines our approach to promoting gender balance, preventing discrimination, and ensuring fairness in all aspects of our company.

2. Key Objectives

• Ensure equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, and leadership.
• Eliminate gender bias in policies and practices.
• Promote work-life balance and support caregiving responsibilities.
• Prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination.
• Provide awareness training on gender equality and bias.

3. Work-life Balance & Organizational Culture

• Flexible work arrangements (remote work, parental leave).
• Employee well-being policies to support work-life balance.

4. Gender Balance in Leadership & Decision-Making

• Equal representation in leadership roles.
• Access to mentorship and career development for all genders.

5. Gender Equality in Recruitment & Career Progression

• Bias-free recruitment and promotion policies.
• Regular pay audits to ensure gender pay equity.

6. Integration of Gender Dimension in Research & Content

• Ensure gender-aware policies in research & innovation.
• Promote inclusive educational/training materials.

7. Measures Against Gender-Based Violence & Harassment

• Zero-tolerance policy against harassment.
• Anonymous reporting and support mechanisms.
• Mandatory training on harassment prevention.

8. Monitoring & Accountability

• Annual gender diversity reports.
• Assign a Gender Equality Officer to oversee GEP progress.

9. Communication & Visibility

• Publicly available GEP document on our website.
• Regular updates on gender equality initiatives.

10. Next Steps

This Gender Equality Plan will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with evolving needs.