Gender equality in the workplace 7 October 2019

Gender equality in the workplace 7 October 2019, 2 – 3 pm Hosted by: Cate Atwater, Community Leisure UK Delivered by: Jessica Hannagan-Jones, Chwarae Teg, and Angharad Collins, Torfaen Leisure Trust

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Aim to discuss • The experiences of Torfaen Leisure Trust • The need to address gender inequality • Overview and understanding of the work of Chwarae Teg • A dive into the Fair. Play Employer Service • Discussion and questions

SHARING THE FAIRPLAY EMPLOYER EXPERIENCE Angharad Collins, Chief Executive, Torfaen Leisure Trust

INTRODUCING CHWARAE TEG Chwarae Teg is the charity inspiring, leading and delivering gender equality in Wales: WOMEN IN THE ECONOMY WOMEN REPRESENTED WOMEN AT RISK Building a Wales where women achieve and prosper across all sectors and at all levels in the economy Building a Wales where women are visible and influential across all sectors of the economy, society and in public life Building a Wales where women are empowered to achieve their potential, regardless of their background, social status or geographic location

DELIVERING A FAIRER WALES Established over 25 years ago, Chwarae Teg is Wales’s leading gender equality charity. Influencing policy Working with employers An expert team of policy professionals and researchers, leading and shaping debate to drive cultural and structural change. Changing business culture and creating modern workplaces to deliver gender equality with our Agile Nation 2 project and Fair. Play Employer service. Campaigning Improving the visibility of all women, ensuring their voices are heard and are represented across all sectors of the economy, Society and in public life. Raising awareness Our events bring people and businesses together to celebrate remarkable Achievements of women in Wales, champion modern working practices, influence and inspire future generations. Working with women Developing skills and confidence of women and girls with leadership and management training as part of Agile Nation 2 programme and our Not Just for Boys alternative careers events. Building networks HIVE: Pan-Wales community for modern working practices Gender Wage. Watchers: European wide information sharing network, working to address the gender pay gap.

WHY DO WE STILL NEED TO ADDRESS GENDER INEQUALITY? GENDER PAY GAP WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT WOMEN’S ROLES LEADERSHIP SKILLED WORKFORCE But some parts of Wales have gender pay gaps of up to 25. 5% 8% 42% 8% of working women in Wales are managers, directors and senior officials, vs 11% of men who are managers. 16. 5% of women work in admin and secretarial occupations compared to just 5. 1% of men. 42% of women work part-time compared to just 12. 7% of men. 6% Of the top 100 companies in Wales, 6% have female Chief Executives 3% 20% of working men in Wales are within skilled trade (E. g. construction) compared to only 3% of women.

READ OUR STATE OF THE NATION REPORT TO FIND OUT MORE: chwaraeteg. com/research/economic-value-of-gender-equality/

WHAT IS THE FAIRPLAY EMPLOYER? The Fair. Play Employer will support you to deliver gender equality in your business, giving you the benefits of a balanced workforce. The service covers: WHERE YOU ARE NOW • Detailed gender and diversity survey • Benchmark against sector and organisation and one of four levels awarded HELPING YOU WITH THE JOURNEY • Action Plan and guidance through the Fair. Play Employer journey • Consultancy day, best practice reports, webinars and leaders forum REWARDING YOUR SUCCESS • Award that offers PR opportunities to distinguish your organisation as employer of choice. • Womenspire Company of the Year Awards

WHAT IS INCLUDED? 12 MONTH FAIRPLAY EMPLOYER SUBSCRIPTION GENDER AND DIVERSITY SURVEY ACTION PLAN LEVELS OF AWARD A DAY OF SUPPORT FROM OUR EXPERTS FOR YOUR ACTION PLAN BEST PRACTICE REPORTS ON KEY TOPICS WEBINARS HOSTED BY OUR EXPERTS A SEAT AT THE LEADERS FORUM A NOMINATION FOR WOMENSPIRE COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARDS

GENDER EQUALITY SURVEY A detailed understanding of your organisation against 10 key criteria WHERE YOU ARE NOW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES BUSINESS DIVERSITY FLEXIBLE WORKING PRACTICES INTERNAL COMMUNICATION WORKING RELATIONSHIPS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE REWARD AND RECOGNITION

FAIRPLAY EMPLOYER™ LEVELS AND AWARD WHAT IT IS • A detailed survey that covers 10 core areas important to gender and diversity • The survey is completed by employees across the organisation • The survey can be split by department or site Your organisation’s survey results will be benchmarked against the industry average for each area. This will enable you to identify which areas you are doing well in, and areas where we can work with you to improve your overall rating. EXAMPLE SURVEY BENCHMARKING BUSINESS AREA EXAMPLE RESULTS BUSINESS DIVERSITY PLATINUM FLEXIBLE WORKING PRACTICES GOLD INTERNAL COMMUNICATION GOLD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS SILVER LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BRONZE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION SILVER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT GOLD ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE GOLD REWARD & RECOGNITION BRONZE

AWARDED LEVELS Your organisation’s overall rating within your sector will be calculated and you will be awarded one of four Fair. Play Employer. TM levels:

RECOGNITION AS A FAIRPLAY EMPLOYER You will receive a certificate and access to digital assets to use to demonstrate your commitment to Gender Equality and Diversity. Fair. Play Employer Certification can be used in job adverts, on your website and be promoted through your internal and external communications

COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARDS WITHIN WOMENSPIRE The single biggest celebration of remarkable women, and businesses committed to advancing gender equality in Wales. Womenspire recognises women from all walks of life from every aspect of life, from personal achievements to outstanding contribution. An annual award ceremony like no other, we celebrate and showcase the achievements of women across Wales to inspire future generations. Our Fair. Play Employer category is exclusively for our Fair. Play Employer subscribers. It is an opportunity to be recognised for the work you are doing on your journey. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at this event.

Thoughts Queries Questions Open discussion

Our team Cate Atwater Kirsty Cumming Chief Executive Officer Engagement & Policy Manager – Scotland cateatwater@communityleisureuk. org kirstycumming@communityleisureuk. org Jennifer Huygen Kate Doyle Engagement & Policy Manager Administration & Operations Coordinator jenniferhuygen@communityleisureuk. org katedoyle@communityleisureuk. org