4 Winning Strategies to Foster Gender Equality in UAE Workplaces
Jana Saab – Content Writer
Through payments, promotions, and training, managers can cultivate gender equality among employees at the workplace. Even though organizations are improving, there is a high need to cultivate gender equality in workplaces to make sure that they receive the same opportunities.
It is noteworthy to state that gender equality is connected to professional development in the workplace and helps in creating camaraderie among the team.
The gap is widening between men and women in work positions. Women must get the opportunity to be decision-makers and leaders. Then, how fair are your decisions to recognize the women’s efforts and quality of work at the company?
According to the 2022 Great Place to Work® Trust Index© Survey, 91% of the respondents feel that they are treated fairly in the workplace. This shows the importance of fairness in the organization.
The following blog sheds light on the successful strategies that help encourage gender equality in UAE workplaces.
Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs.
What is special about diversity, inclusion, and equity training programs is that they minimize prejudices and biases and help employees feel more encouraged. Therefore, communication and cooperation among them will improve. Additionally, when all employees feel that they are important and recognized, this helps in developing a positive and healthy environment. Based on research at Great Place to Work®, 94% of the employees at a company in the UAE feel that each one of them can get recognized. It shows how they are treated equally in the workplace.
Set an equal promotion strategy among employees.
Employees’ experiences can be enhanced through getting promotions equally. Moreover, they need to be treated as individuals, regardless of their gender or position. Having a leadership spirit as a manager is a key role here. For example, you can schedule meetings with them to discuss plans and new updates and offer the right promotion to the right person without considering their gender. This is proved by the research that was conducted by Great Place to Work®, where 87% of the employees at a company in the UAE feel that they are treated fairly, regardless of their gender.
Ensure equal pay for both genders.
Just as men, women play a crucial role in the prosperity of the company and can be leaders. That’s why they must receive equal pay compared to men in the same position. Setting rules and coming up with fair decisions are great contributors to fostering equal compensation among employees.
Avoid taking biases.
Successful leaders treat all employees equally without respect, fairness, or inclusivity. Diverse communication and the language used among employees are important here. In other words, they should be away from any bias toward a gender. In addition, women can earn leadership positions that enable them to be decision-makers. All in all, working in a neutral workplace boosts productivity.
In brief, fostering gender equality in UAE workplaces creates a healthy environment. By promoting equal opportunities for all employees in the company, you are creating a modern culture that appreciates employees as human beings despite their gender.
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