Gendelity – For Workplace Inclusion
Practical actions and helpful information for organisations and individuals working towards workplace inclusion
SDG Target 5.5 states: “Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life”. Gendelity reviewed Ireland’s approach to SDG 5.5 at local government level.
Is your local government acting on Ireland’s national ambitions to achieve SDG 5.5?
=> EXPLORE THE STATUS, PLANS & ACTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THEN CONSIDER VOTING FOR WOMEN.
Sharing salary information amongst colleagues is a critical way that women have uncovered unequal pay. Consider with whom you may be in a position to share information about both salary and benefits. Perhaps you, like Samatha Barry, can nurture a whisper network worth 10 thousand.
=> HOW TO ASK YOUR COWORKERS ABOUT THEIR PAY
In every country in the world, the average working woman earns less than the average working man. Countries have different average incomes, and different gaps between female and male workers. Which countries have smaller income gaps between male and female? Within each country, what is the absolute amount of the gap between female & male? What is the percentage gap?
=> Find out Here
Despite being better educated overall, women aged 25-64, with a degree in Ireland earn 28% less than their male counterparts (OECD). In the 2019 workplace, 39% of women report experiencing discrimination. 1/3 indicate the discrimination was gender-based (CSO 2019). Globally based on current trends, it will take 257 years to close the gender gap in economic opportunity (UN 2020).
=> GET THE FACTS ABOUT WHO EXPERIENCES DISCRIMINATION WITHIN IRISH WORKPLACE
Gendelity’s explores aspects related to workplace gender inclusion.
=> Explore National Frameworks & SDG 5 in Ireland
Solid factual information provides a realistic understanding of what salary to expect and ask for. This resource lists reliable salary information for the Irish market to help you prepare for salary negotiation.
=> Source Factual Data On Irish Salaries HereAs a social enterprise, Gendelity reinvests any profits. The cost of operating this non-profit workshop is covered by participants’ ticket purchases, Gendelity’s investment and your sponsorship. Here’s an opportunity for your organization to take action for gender equality.
Many organisations include gender equality in their mission statement or on job descriptions. Go beyond words with action, evidence-based action.
=>Support Her As She Seeks workplace Inclusion
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