GENDER
EQUALITY PLAN
As part of our commitment to gender equality in the workplace, we adopted a Gender Equality Plan aiming at strengthening equality, diversity and inclusion in our team.
GENDER
EQUALITY
PLAN
As part of our commitment to gender equality in the workplace, we adopted a Gender Equality Plan aiming at strengthening equality, diversity and inclusion in our team.
Introduction
AREA, a small-medium enterprise with offices in Lagos (Nigeria), Windhoek (Namibia) and Dubai (UAE). It is specialised in knowledge transfer in emerging markets, international innovation and research projects, and development and customisation of industrial technologies. AREA is characterised by a strong female presence. In AREA we have women collaborating from different locations worldwide, their degrees ranging from Bachelor to PhD. In all our activities we work with a conduct code, we work on inclusion and on a strong work-life balance for all our partners in all the countries.
To guarantee the respect of our Code of Conduct, our Sustainability Plan and our Gender and Equality Plan our team has appointed a Sustainability Manager with a strong experience in this field.
Work-Life Balance and Stereotypes
- Flexible Working Hours: To ensure work-life balance, AREA implements flexible working hours and remote working options. This is particularly beneficial for our collaborators located in different parts of the world and employees with family care commitments.
- Breaking Stereotypes: AREA conducts regular workshops and awareness programmes to break gender stereotypes and promote a culture of respect and equality.
Training is provided to each and every person working in AREA in relation to Gender Equality.
Mentoring/Tutoring: staff joining AREA can count on a senior manager who tutors new collaborators with weekly mentoring sessions for the first six months and monthly sessions after the first six months.
Gender Balance in Senior Management and Decision-Making Role
- Equal Opportunities: AREA ensures that women are given equal opportunities to rise to senior management roles. This will be done by providing them with the necessary training and mentorship.
- Inclusive Decision Making: AREA involves employees from all genders in decision-making processes to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.
Gender Equality in Recruitment and Career Progression
- Non-Discriminatory Hiring: AREA follows a non-discriminatory hiring process where candidates are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role, not their gender.
- Career Development: AREA provides equal opportunities for career progression to all co-workers, collaborators, associates and partners, regardless of their gender. Regular performance reviews are conducted through training sessions and one-to one meetings to identify and nurture talent.
Incorporation of Gender Dimension into Training Programs
- Gender Sensitisation Training: AREA incorporates gender sensitisation into its vocational training programmes and capacity building programmes to inform innovators, startups, entrepreneurs, policy makers and educators about gender issues and promote a culture of respect and equality.
- Entrepreneurship Training for Women: AREA advocates entrepreneurship training programs for women to prepare them for leadership roles.
Fighting Gender-Based Violence
- Zero Tolerance Policy: AREA has a zero-tolerance policy towards gender-based violence. Any such incidents will be dealt with strictly, and necessary action will be taken.
- Safe Reporting Mechanism: AREA has a safe and confidential reporting mechanism for employees to report any incidents of gender-based violence.
AREA is committed to creating a gender-equal workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that gender equality is not just a moral obligation, but also key to our success and growth. Together, we can make AREA a great place to work for everyone.
Together for a sustainable future
We identify, adapt and deploy future production technologies, we foster knowledge transfer between mature and emerging markets and we promote innovation internationalisation.
