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Running a small organisation with 21–99 employees comes with rewards and challenges. The good news is that creating a workplace that is safe, equal, and respectful is possible with genuine commitment and consistent action.
Real change comes from building a culture where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. This toolkit provides practical guidance to help small organisations embed gender equality, safety and respect into workplace culture, systems and everyday practice, prevent gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, and meet their legal duties.
Toolkit for small 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.
A guide for senior leaders and HR professionals in medium to large workplaces ready to take practical steps to embed gender equality, safety and respect at every level.