Can you write ONE ACTION you can take to support gender equality in the workplace? by Giulia Melilli

giuliamelilli1 — 2025-03-11 15:50:59 UTC

I can inform my colleagues of IBV's commitment to gender equality and about ongoing initiatives—setting good standards!

2025-03-13 11:42:18 UTC

Promoting the visibility of female leaders through public recognition, participation in conferences, panel discussions and publications. This could also include the creation of role models.

giuliamelilli1 — 2025-03-13 11:43:01 UTC

By The bird

Speak Up: Actively challenge gender bias or discrimination when you see it, whether in meetings or conversations.

giuliamelilli1 — 2025-03-13 11:43:23 UTC

By Elisa

Create discussion spaces to visualize women's experiences while working in ibv: roles, salaries, responsibilities.

giuliamelilli1 — 2025-03-13 11:43:54 UTC

By Brave Kangaroo:

Will negotiate my salary bravely

giuliamelilli1 — 2025-03-13 11:44:24 UTC

By Quirky Emu:

Support other woman

giuliamelilli1 — 2025-03-13 11:44:49 UTC

By Louise

Call out when a younger, female member of the team is automatically asked to capture the meeting minutes!

2025-03-13 11:57:03 UTC

Women, whether in leadership or any other role can support and motivate others by sharing knowledge and providing guidance, this can help to create an environment where more women feel empowered

2025-03-13 16:37:39 UTC

Put proper mentorship programs for women into place, to gain more skills in communication, negotiation [internal, annual appraisals - and external], to learn about good practices and a safe space to share lessons learned

2025-03-17 13:41:29 UTC

To promote all forms of leadership, not just those tied to hierarchy and management positions. Leadership can indeed be valorized in other kind of positions in the company, as it's also built on influence, multitasking, and strong soft skills, which should also be recognized in terms of performance.

2025-03-25 14:34:50 UTC

Thank you for raising this topic and thank you for sharing your experiences.

I think it all starts with awareness. Not only women that directly experience the challenges, but also men who still act like they learned and often not noticing that they are “disadvantaging“ women. And also changing the habit of being quite if someone is crossing the line (intended or unintended). Men who understood the topic should also try to get active and support women (or whoever gets treated unequally). Doing it in a smart way is key and here men should be open for awareness trainings or also trainings on how to support others. What are my possibilities to help? What is not helpful? (should not cause a new issue, „women need help from men“…)

Really difficult topic and we only can change it together by setting new Standards.