ABSTRACT
Many businesses and organizations are increasingly aware of the case for promoting gender equality, both within and outside their organizational boundaries. Evidence suggests that gender equality in the workplace boosts performance, and legal frameworks in many countries mandate specific action on gender inequality in the workplace. However, despite organizational policies on promoting equality and equal opportunities, there remain challenges to be overcome in many businesses, including throughout their supply chains.
The book provides research rationales as to why responsible organizations must address the issue of gender equality in the workplace. It also presents case studies, action research and examples of good practices, describing how businesses and organizations are working to promote gender equality in various contexts.
The book is designed to support the rationale for gender equality in business and organizations, providing evidence of implementation of gender equality in the workplace and advice on how to deal with and overcome challenges. It will be of interest to academics, employees, practitioners, policy-makers, businesses, institutions and organizations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |6 pages
Introduction
part I|48 pages
Case studies of companies that have overcome challenges to gender equality in the workplace
chapter 2|14 pages
Linking women and the private sector
chapter 3|20 pages
Pursuing diversity in the legal market
part II|40 pages
First-hand accounts of leaders and pioneers tackling gender inequality at work
part III|62 pages
Factors beyond the workplace that can foster greater gender equality at work
chapter 7|11 pages
To impact the workplace, think beyond the workplace
chapter 10|18 pages
Thinking outside the classroom to promote gender equality
part IV|43 pages
Long-standing traditions being challenged to promote gender equality in the workplace