AWJEES Focus Group 1 - Gender Equality by Visionary Analytics

What have you been doing to overcome these identified issues?

ella_visionaryanalytics — 2025-05-15 11:31:19 UTC

What best practices do you have / are you aware of within the topic?

If you are not engaged in any good practices, what prevents you from implementing similar initiatives?

ella_visionaryanalytics — 2025-05-15 11:31:19 UTC

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Which of the identified challenges are the most relevant?

ella_visionaryanalytics — 2025-05-15 11:31:19 UTC

Why and how are they relevant for you?

What key challenges are missing?

ella_visionaryanalytics — 2025-05-15 11:31:19 UTC

What actions need to be taken by social partners and/or other organisations to address the gender equality topic?

ella_visionaryanalytics — 2025-05-15 11:31:19 UTC

Social partners refers to trade unions and employers' organisations/associations.

ella_visionaryanalytics — 2025-05-20 09:08:38 UTC

Elizabeth

beatrice149 — 2025-06-10 09:23:33 UTC

Important way to progress is the agreement related to gender diversity and gender equality signed in the sector (professional branch of Electricity and Gas industries, several companies and trade unions in France); a relevant area; First agreement was signed in 2002; there was significant progress since then compared to 2002; signatories wish to continue for 2024-2027 to make the sector even more attractive to woman. 3 areas: 1) better understanding of sources of inequality of women and men; 2) stimulate and support innovation; 3) how to share and deploy, communicate about the issue. Agreement has three priorities: 1) to develop GE in all professions and pathways; balance it for women and men in all jobs; including leadership positions; 2) guarantee equal pay, equal treatment between women and men; 3) take into account the issue of prevention, health and safety, working conditions (not only cover workplace but also impact of domestic, wider context/environment). Can share it

Hans

beatrice149 — 2025-06-10 09:25:56 UTC

In Spain it's mandatory by the gov to have a equality plan in the company; signed by all the unions; for the company Hans represents: 70% of hires are under 30 years women; women in leadership roles doubled in 2014; various advancements: flexible hours, work-life balance, paid maternity (parent leave), reduced hours are paid. Sponsors women in corporate governance with training, other measures.

Barriers (Hans)

beatrice149 — 2025-06-10 09:28:47 UTC

Engineering - a lot of woman but in Electricity VET there are not that many women, it's hard to find. A lot of men in VET, so contracting men

Elizabeth

beatrice149 — 2025-06-10 09:34:05 UTC

Good practice: How the opinions and suggestions are taken into account for the salaries of affiliate organisations; every year there's a day to promote women rights, thus they collect responses to a survey conducted among the French members (2024 the latest). These opinions are used in the negotiations and discussions with the employers of the sector. These responses are very helpful in the process. Inclusive environment and equal opportunities on the subject are created. Elements such as career coaching, recruitment, etc are asked about the survey. The opinion changes in the global context/priorities so it needs to be considered over time

Elizabeth

beatrice149 — 2025-06-10 09:39:05 UTC

NUCLEAR SECTOR, SPACE. For organisation, it's easier to make the sector attractive for renewable energy (green power is efficicent, etc). Proud of initiative promoting Women in Nuclear - dynamic and interesting practice to promote more largely the 'technique' for women. Salaries are different depending on the education level, thus career in nuclear sector is attractive for woman. Some - are at the top of responsibilities (leadership positions). Important to consider the career and attractivity for woman both in energy but other sectors such as Nuclear, more largely - technical sectors that contribute to JT.

Gender equality is a challenge in both renewable, and nuclear sectors. A lot of nuclear plants in France, also renewable energy. Bridges between sectors are important, for example with space sector.

France has several public surveys that are related to energy sector as energy wants to be provided at a lower cost, affordable to families. All people need to be interested and challenge the energy transition

Hans

beatrice149 — 2025-06-10 09:47:11 UTC

There is a department within the organisation on diversity, answers any questions how to achieve equality plans, gives training