GENDER & WORK MEASURE BENCHMARK GET CERTIFIED

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1 GENDER & WORK MEASURE BENCHMARK GET CERTIFIED THE GLOBAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION STANDARD FOR GENDER EQUALITY

2 GENDER & WORK IMPACT THE CHALLENGE By now, headlines around gender inequality in the workplace are as familiar as the compelling reasons to stamp them out: A lack of women in senior leadership A stubborn pay gap A disconnect between advancement opportunities and the demands of daily life Deeply-entrenched stereotypes of men and women at work and at home THE OPPORTUNITY The business motivation for fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace for women and men is multi-faceted. The most cited benefits include: Improved financial performance A healthy talent pipeline Retention and development of the best talent A deeper insight into customers and market opportunities An enhanced reputation and corporate brand As an increasing number of companies are discovering, gender equality in the workplace is an opportunity that can no longer be ignored.

3 GENDER & WORK INTELLIGENCE THE EDGE DIFFERENCE What makes EDGE unique is its focus on what counts: the most important barriers to gender equality and opportunities for success from a business standpoint. EDGE gives companies a new and critical perspective on: The indicators that matter for business impact The gap between intent and effectiveness The underestimated role of company culture With its innovative methodology and rigorous certification process, EDGE is the path to and proof of workplace gender equality. ABOUT EDGE CERTIFICATION EDGE is the leading global assessment methodology and business certification standard for gender equality. Launched at the World Economic Forum in 2011, EDGE has been designed to help companies not only create an optimal workplace for women and men, but also benefit from it. EDGE stands for Economic Dividends for Gender Equality and is distinguished by its rigour and focus on business impact. EDGE assessment methodology was developed by the EDGE Certified Foundation, which continues to act as the guardian of the EDGE methodology and certification standards. Its commercial arm, EDGE Strategy together with its licensing partners, works directly with companies to prepare them for EDGE Certification. EDGE Certification has received the endorsement of business, government and academic leaders from around the world.

4 MEASURE WHAT GETS MEASURED GETS DONE SOURCES OF INFORMATION STATISTICS INFRA- STRUCTURE EXPERIENCE Company experience and data Implemented policies and practices which create the gender equality infrastructure An employee survey which captures the workplace experience and perceptions surrounding it A HOLISTIC APPROACH Each source of information is important in its own right, but EDGE goes further by examining the alignment or gaps between all three. This enables a company to compare and contrast its efforts to build the gender equality infrastructure with actual effectiveness, in terms of both workplace experience and impact on the talent pipeline.

5 BENCHMARK KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE DETERMINES WHERE TO GO KEY AREAS OF ASSESSMENT EQUAL PAY FOR EQUIVALENT WORK RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & MENTORING FLEXIBLE WORKING COMPANY CULTURE EDGE STANDARD Results are benchmarked against the EDGE Standard (absolute benchmark) and/or peer companies (relative benchmark). They become the basis of a concrete action plan that is grounded in accountability and business impact.

6 CERTIFICATION IMPACT DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED THREE LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION EDGE ASSESS COMMITTED TO PROGRESS EDGE MOVE REACHING CRITICAL MILESTONES EDGE LEAD CAPITALISING ON CHANGE EDGE ASSESS The company makes a public commitment to gender equality and identifies the parameters of a concrete action plan to further its progress. EDGE MOVE The company has already implemented a framework for change and achieved significant milestones. It commits to sharpening its action plan and taking measures for greater impact. EDGE LEAD The company is living proof that gender equality in the workplace has its rewards. With effective practices and an inclusive culture, the company puts gender equality to work for business results.

7 EDGE CERTIFIED COMPANIES A GROWING COMMUNITY OF PACESETTERS The EDGE certification process and the insights revealed by the assessment are a critical step for organizations to understand what is holding them back, and provides a roadmap to achieve better performance and a more diverse organization. Sarah Kane Partner at Deloitte, Switzerland Together with EDGE, we took another step to further develop and support workplace gender equality in Switzerland. Simona Scarpaleggia CEO of IKEA, Switzerland We believe that diversity in the workplace and equal opportunities strengthen our creativity. We are very proud to be one of the first organizations to be certified for gender equality in the workplace. Jacek Szwajcowski CEO of Pelion Healthcare Group, Poland Parent Company of CEPD This will provide us with a competitive edge in terms of talent management making it easier for us to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best female and male talents. Carlos Labarthe CEO of Gentera, Mexico Parent Company of Compartamos Banco

8 GENDER & WORK CREATIVITY & INTELLIGENCE CONTACT EDGE Strategy AG Vorstadt 2 CH-6300 Zug T info@edge-strategy.com 111e