Whether in a political or economic context ? equality and gender diversity is a big issue today. However, instead of accusations of sexism, there is good news from SAP: SAP is the first multinational technology company to be awarded EDGE certification.
EDGE stands for Economic Dividends for Gender Equality and certifies that the company is committed to and maintains gender diversity and equality in the workplace. The assessment method for certification reviews company data, gender equality practices, employment policies and their impact, e.g. through employee surveys. As part of SAP's assessment process, locations in twelve countries of the software company were audited. In addition to the criteria of promotions, mentoring or flexible working models, the corporate culture is also closely scrutinised.
CEO McDermott sees SAP in an exemplary role: "This global certification is an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to eliminate prejudice in the workplace. (?) Once again, we are living up to our commitment to improve the operations of the global economy and people's lives.
This claim has already been furthered by introducing pay equity for the entire US workforce in August: where equal work was done for less pay, this has been adjusted. In addition, by the end of 2017, 25 per cent of management positions at SAP are to be filled by women. The latest calculation is 24.1 per cent and 32.5 per cent of the total workforce.
The EDGE Certified Foundation, which together with co-founder Aniela Unguresan was able to award the title to the company, is also pleased about this: 'The technology industry produces the most innovative minds in the world and that is precisely why diversity is so important. In retrospect, the IT community cannot boast of having perceived gender equality in the workplace as an important issue. But SAP is pioneering this in its industry, not only through its public commitment to the principle of equal opportunities, but also through the effective programmes and measures it puts into practice on a daily basis?
More about the certification is available here.
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