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Leading a medium or large workplace comes with challenges and rewards. Creating a workplace that is safe, equal and respectful is possible with genuine commitment and consistent action.
Real change takes more than compliance. It comes from building a culture where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.
This toolkit is designed for senior leaders and HR professionals in medium and large workplaces, including businesses, government departments, public sector organisations and non-profits. It provides practical guidance to help your workplace embed gender equality, safety and respect at every level, and create safer conditions that help prevent gender-based violence, including sexual harassment.
Toolkit for medium to large organisations
Why does workplace equality and respect matter?
People experience work differently depending on factors such as age, disability, gender identity, race and ethnicity. Designing your workplace with these differences in mind helps create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and able to contribute.
Creating a gender-equal and respectful workplace is not just the right thing to do; it can also strengthen your reputation, reduce legal, financial and reputational risks, and support higher levels of engagement and performance.
Workplaces are always changing. Whether you work in person, remotely, in a hybrid setup or use digital tools to communicate and collaborate, the way your systems are designed can either support or undermine gender equality and respect.
People today expect fairness, safety, and respect – not just in how they’re treated, but in how work gets done. By building gender equality and respect into your culture, processes, and physical and online spaces, you can help set up a stronger standard for safety, fairness and inclusion.
“Workplace cultures that normalise inequality also normalise abuse. When women and gender‑diverse people are marginalised, underrepresented, or unheard, violence can flourish unchecked.”
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These free tools and resources will support your workplace to address gender inequality and prevent violence against women.
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Running a small organisation comes with plenty of rewards and challenges. The good news is that creating a safe, equal and respectful workplace is possible.