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Equality Mark Certification (Malta)
Best Practice
Promoter Information:
Name: National Commission for Promotion of Equality (NCPE, Malta)
Email: equality@gov.mt
Website: https://ncpe.gov.mt/the-equality-mark/#:~:text=The%20Equality%20Mark%20is%20a,their%20gender%20and%20caring%20responsibilities.
Abstract:
The Equality Mark is a prestigious certification awarded to Maltese companies that prioritize gender equality as a core value, ensuring that their management practices recognize and promote the full potential of all employees, regardless of gender or caregiving responsibilities. The certification is granted by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) to organizations that demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to fostering gender equality in the workplace. To earn the Equality Mark, companies must implement best practices that promote equal opportunities, ensuring that both men and women have access to the same rights, responsibilities, and career opportunities. This involves an organizational culture that emphasizes fairness, inclusivity, and merit-based advancement, free from gender-based discrimination. Certified companies must also support work-life balance initiatives, recognizing the importance of caregiving roles, and ensuring these do not hinder career progression. The distinctive Equality Mark logo, awarded to certified companies, is a visible symbol of their commitment to equality and can be used on all external communications, including recruitment materials, social media, and official correspondence. This logo not only signals a company’s dedication to fair employment practices but also serves as a benchmark for other employers to follow and a trusted mark for job seekers looking for inclusive workplaces. Furthermore, the NCPE promotes certified companies within the local market, showcasing them as leaders in gender equality. These organizations are highlighted as role models, encouraging other businesses to adopt similar practices and contributing to a broader societal shift towards gender equality in the workplace. By focusing on the inherent abilities and potential of each individual, the Equality Mark ensures that career opportunities, leadership roles, and professional growth are available to all, independent of gender. This certification embodies the belief that an equal and diverse workforce drives innovation, productivity, and a more inclusive society.
Keywords:
equality mark, profitability, gender diversity in decision-making processes
Dates:
Jan. 1, 2014 - None
Source Specificity:
Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies
Website:
https://ncpe.gov.mt/en/Pages/The_Equality_Mark/The_Equality_Mark.aspx
Power Domains:
Economic
Methods Tools:
Awareness-raising, Self-regulation
Country:
MT
City:
None
Implementation Scale:
national
Language:
English
Other Links:
https://ncpe.gov.mt/en/Documents/Projects_and_Specific_Initiatives/Prepare%20the%20Ground%20for%20Economic%20Independence/EM_info_document.pdf
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