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Advance member companies share best practices for the benefit of advancing gender equality in Swiss Business. You can access 30+ best practice cases in two ways: Explore the 4 Key Enablers of Change to find inspiration, or search our best practices bank by keywords you are interested in.

Take a read of the game changing practices and initiatives that Swiss companies are investing in for better and gender inclusive business. – Together we #advance faster!

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Getting Clients on Board with Flex Working
Best Practice by EY
2023

Getting Clients on Board with Flex Working

Discover how EY is leading a paradigm shift in the workplace by embracing flexible working arrangements. Explore their innovative strategies for getting clients on board with this transformative approach, fostering collaboration and driving business success.

New Work through Flexibility and Family Friendliness
Best Practice by NatWest Services (Switzerland) Ltd
2023

New Work through Flexibility and Family Friendliness

NatWest champions working families through their comprehensive initiatives, such as Partner Leave, Phase-Back Program, and a Remote First approach. Uncover how they lead in creating a gender-balanced and inclusive environment that supports employees' specific needs.

Empowering Employees to Thrive in Work and Life
Best Practice by KPMG Switzerland
2023

Empowering Employees to Thrive in Work and Life

Experience KPMG's commitment to empowering employees through flexibility and work-life integration. Discover their diverse initiatives challenging traditional norms and supporting new parents, fostering a thriving workplace for all.

Shaping the Future with Gender-Neutral Parental Leave
Best Practice by ABB
2023

Shaping the Future with Gender-Neutral Parental Leave

Step into ABB's world and witness their groundbreaking gender-neutral parental leave program. Discover how ABB fosters a gender-balanced and inclusive environment, breaking boundaries and paving the way for working families to thrive.

Promoting Flexibility for All Genders
Best Practice by Migros Group
2023

Promoting Flexibility for All Genders

Discover how Migros revolutionizes the workplace with its commitment to work-life integration. Explore their emphasis on part-time positions, hybrid work models, and leadership support, creating an environment where employees can flourish.

Flexibilität für alle Geschlechter aktiv fördern
Best Practice by Migros Group
2023

Flexibilität für alle Geschlechter aktiv fördern

Entdecken Sie, wie die Migros die Arbeitswelt durch ihr Engagement für die Integration von Beruf und Privatleben revolutioniert. Erfahren Sie mehr über den Fokus auf Teilzeitstellen, hybride Arbeitsmodelle und Führungsunterstützung, die ein Umfeld schaffen, in dem Mitarbeitende aufblühen können.

Mind the (Pay) Gap!
Best Practice by Schneider Electric
2021

Mind the (Pay) Gap!

Implementing a holistic 4 pillar pay equity framework led to decreasing the pay gap to under 1% - and keeping it there.

Pay Equity: How to Take it Seriously
Best Practice by UBS
2021

Pay Equity: How to Take it Seriously

Leaders insisting on pay equity and undertaking serious independent analyses builds trust and a culture of inclusion.

The Equal Pay Calculator
Best Practice by Wüest Partner
2021

The Equal Pay Calculator

A customised internal salary modelling tool ensures fair salaries and strengthens employee confidence.

#FLEXTHETRANSITION Retaining talent during parenthood
Best Practice by PwC
2021

#FLEXTHETRANSITION Retaining talent during parenthood

The full pay flexibility deal allows new parents to decide how they want to manage the transition back to work.

Addressing Pay Equity at Syngenta
Best Practice by Syngenta
2021

Addressing Pay Equity at Syngenta

Looking beyond data helps Syngenta make pay equity a fundamental element of the company's culture rather than just a project to tick off.

Smart Working: Part-Time is not a Career Killer
Best Practice by AXA
2020

Smart Working: Part-Time is not a Career Killer

Chances for promotions are equal for full-time and part-time employees thanks to a strong culture of flexible working.

Shifting Cultural Norms – Gender Equality Begins at Home
Best Practice by P&G
2020

Shifting Cultural Norms – Gender Equality Begins at Home

#sharethecare shifts the narrative from ‘caregiving is strictly a woman’s responsibility’ to ‘caregiving is for both parents’. A bold ambition aiming to cultural change.

How to Consciously Attract More Female Talent
Best Practice by SIX
2020

How to Consciously Attract More Female Talent

A gender diversity checklist makes sure that women have equal chances in the recruiting process.

Equal Pay for Equal Value
Best Practice by UBS
2020

Equal Pay for Equal Value

Equal salary certification makes sure that talent is paid fairly and equitably irrespective of gender.

Modern Framework for the New Realities of Work
Best Practice by DIE / SWISS POST
2020

Modern Framework for the New Realities of Work

A new collective employment contract with the binding principles of: Flexible working, healthy work-life balance, equal pay and no discrimination.

Leading the Fintech Industry in Gender Diversity
Best Practice by Avaloq
2020

Leading the Fintech Industry in Gender Diversity

Analysis, targets and many practical steps to make change happen: e.g. proactive outreach to universities to increase the inflow of female candidates to 30%.

Retaining experienced female leaders
Best Practice by DOW
2019

Retaining experienced female leaders

The goal to become the most inclusive material science company in the world leads to innovative ways to retain women and grow the pipeline.

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