Gender Equality Plan
Introduction
Fermioniq B.V. is committed to promoting gender equality across all levels of the organisation. As part of our mission to build an inclusive, fair, and high-performing work environment, we have established this Gender Equality Plan (GEP) to set out concrete actions and commitments.
1. Publication and Governance
This Gender Equality Plan is a formal and public document published on the Fermioniq website and approved by senior management. It will be reviewed annually and updated as needed. Implementation is overseen by the CEO as designated GEP Coordinator.
2. Dedicated Resources
CEO acts as a Gender Equality Coordinator with support from senior management.
External consultants with gender expertise may be engaged to support implementation and training.
3. Data Collection and Monitoring
Fermioniq collects sex-disaggregated data annually across all staffing levels and roles. Key indicators include:
Gender breakdown by department and role
Gender pay gap
Recruitment and promotion rates by gender
Training participation by gender
A Gender Equality Report will be compiled each year and shared with staff and stakeholders.
4. Training and Awareness
All managers will participate in awareness training on:
Gender equality principles
Unconscious bias
Inclusive workplace practices
5. Core Focus Areas and Measures
5.1. Work-Life Balance and Organisational Culture
Offer flexible working hours and remote work arrangements.
Promote parental leave uptake for all genders.
Support mental health and work-life balance through regular wellbeing initiatives.
5.2. Gender Balance in Leadership and Decision-Making
Target: Increased representation of underrepresented gender in management and decision-making bodies.
Ensure transparent and inclusive nomination processes.
5.3. Gender Equality in Recruitment and Career Progression
Gender-neutral language used in job advertisements.
Diverse shortlists in recruitment processes.
Equal access to mentoring, training, and promotion opportunities.
5.4. Integration of Gender in Research and Innovation
Where applicable, Fermioniq will consider the gender dimension in R&D content, use cases, and market research.
Encourage inclusive design and gender-aware impact analysis.
5.5. Measures Against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
Zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and discrimination.
Anonymous reporting mechanisms.
Periodically training on workplace conduct, inclusion, and respectful communication.
6. Monitoring and Accountability
Progress will be reviewed annually by the GEP Coordinator and reported to the management team.
Targets will be disclosed.
Staff feedback mechanisms will be used to guide plan evolution.
7. Contact and Oversight
For questions or to report issues related to gender equality, contact:
Gender Equality Coordinator
Email: jorgen at fermioniq.com