Tessellis Group has always been committed to promoting and ensuring gender equality in every aspect of its business, in line with the principles defined by UNI/PdR 125:2022.
During 2024, the Group, through its Operating Company Tiscali Italia S.p.A., obtained certification in accordance with the UNI 125:2022 Reference Practice (Guidelines on the Management System for Gender Equality, which provides for the adoption of specific KPIs inherent to the Gender Equality Policies of organizations).
The gender equality policy for the Tessellis group
Tessellis recognizes that diversity and inclusion are key factors for innovation and sustainable growth. Creating an equitable work environment where women and men have equal opportunities for growth, development and professional fulfillment is essential to achieving strategic goals and strengthening competitiveness.
Gender equality is a fundamental principle: every talent must be recognized and valued, along with collaboration between individuals with different experiences and perspectives to drive innovation and improve business performance.
By implementing this policy, the Company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and eliminating all forms of gender discrimination. The goal is to ensure equal career opportunities, fair remuneration and working conditions, encourage work-life balance policies and promote awareness initiatives for a fair and inclusive corporate culture.
Tessellis understands that achieving full gender equality requires continuous commitment and monitoring; it sets, therefore, measurable goals and transparently communicates its progress in a spirit of continuous improvement.
Innovation comes from diversity and equality, and with this policy the Group aims to build an organizational culture that not only respects these principles but also places them at the core of its future vision.
Culture and Strategy
Innovation and inclusivity drive our growth
We raise awareness among all employees on gender equality issues through initiatives, projects and training activities aimed at fostering balanced and inclusive representation in all roles, including technical and decision-making positions. Furthermore, we promote the use of neutral and inclusive language in all internal and external communications.
Promoting diversity enriches our perspective
We ensure fair participation and equal representation of all genders at strategic events, such as technical conferences and public forums in the ICT sector, fostering an inclusive vision of leadership and technical expertise.
We also promote the presence of women in leadership positions within technology development teams, networks and digitization projects.
Continuous training for a dynamic and inclusive work environment
We implement training programs to overcome gender stereotypes and promote career opportunities for women in the telecommunications field. We encourage professional growth and equal opportunities in traditionally male-dominated roles through leadership courses dedicated to women in technical sectors.
We offer training programs at all levels, including top management focusing on the value of the gender diversity, unconscious bias and Diversity & Inclusion themes, with a specific focus on gender equality.
Transparent Communication and Marketing
We manage internal communication activities, promotions, marketing and advertising using language that respects gender differences, clearly reflecting the organization’s commitment to gender equality, diversity appreciation and female empowerment, ensuring transparency to all stakeholders.
Monitoring and Continuous improvement for organizational equity
We regularly assess employees’ perceptions with respect to gender equality, identifying areas for improvement to ensure an inclusive work environment in all levels, with particular attention to technical, engineering and decision-making roles.
Governance
Responsibility and transparency drive our success
We clearly define responsibilities and objectives for implementing gender equality at all levels of the organization, with particular focus on female representation in decision-making roles, technical teams and in telecommunications projects and networks.
Investing in diversity and inclusion means investing in the future
We allocate resources to develop gender equality, with a focus on projects that support the inclusion of women in technological innovation functions.
Equality and representation at the top strengthen leadership
We ensure balanced gender representation in corporate governance roles, including leadership positions in IT, networks and telecommunications infrastructure departments.
Human Resources Processes
Inclusion and diversity in HR processes improve business performance
We develop selection, management and development systems that respect gender diversity, with specific objectives to increase the presence of women in technical, engineering and managerial roles.
Safety and respect are fundamental to our corporate culture
We strengthen protocols to prevent harassment and bullying, with particular attention where women work in predominantly male-dominated environments.
Opportunities and growth are guaranteed for everyone, regardless of gender
We ensure that professional growth is accessible to all employees, with particular attention to equal pay in decision-making, technical and high-tech positions.
Prevention of harassment
We implement procedures for preventing and managing harassment and bullying ensuring employees are aware of reporting procedures and the actions to be taken in the event of harassment or bullying incidents.
Career management
We ensure that personnel and career management reflect a concrete commitment to gender equality and values diversity by providing equal opportunities for growth and development for all employees, regardless of gender.
We see maternity support as an opportunity for growth, ensuring conditions that enable people to balance professional and family commitments while continuing to develop their careers in a sustainable and valued way.
Opportunities for growth and inclusion in the company
Promote equal access to all opportunities for growth
We ensure equal representation of women at all levels of the organization by promoting their access to roles of responsibility, management of budgets and organizational units, as well as in the first line of reporting to top management.
Pay by equity gender
Meritocracy and transparency for fair management
We ensure that remuneration, fixed and variable, and promotions are based on criteria of fairness, transparency and objectivity by disseminating knowledge of the remuneration procedures adopted in the company.
Parenting and work-life balance
Flexibility and family support for a sustainable work environment
We ensure the presence of policies and benefits that promote the protection of parenthood in its various forms and the reconciliation of work and personal life, ensuring equal opportunities for professional development for everyone, regardless of family status and gender.
We implement procedures that facilitate and support the attendance and professional development even of employees with preschool-age sons and daughters.
We ensure that services are in place to facilitate the reconciliation of personal and work life, with special attention to the return after maternity or paternity leave:
- Paternity leave beyond CCNL, procedures/activities back-to-work, coaching, reversible part-time, smart working, ad hoc welfare plan, corporate daycare, engagement programs, on a voluntary basis, during maternity leave
We also activate initiatives that enhance the experience of parenthood as an opportunity to develop new skills that benefit the individual and the organization and that protect the relationship between the individual and the company before, during, and after motherhood or fatherhood:
- Agreements with external psychological support facilities, coaching and mentoring on parenting.
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The Tessellis Group implements and ensures the maintenance and dissemination of this gender equality policy in the belief that the success of this policy, a guarantee of the continuity and growth Group’s , can only be achieved with the full involvement of all parties.