Gender Equality Policy

The Management of We4 Clinical Research has defined this Gender Equality Policy in agreement with the company’s Steering Committee and in accordance with the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Reference Practice.

At We4 Clinical Research, we recognize the value of every person and consider their uniqueness as a fundamental resource and an opportunity for growth for the entire company. We firmly believe that contributions from both genders must be evaluated equitably in corporate decision-making processes. For this reason, the creation and consolidation of a Gender Equality culture at We4 Clinical Research represent the foundation of a corporate strategy based on talent, meritocracy, and long-term sustainability.

We4 Clinical Research declares its willingness to pursue Gender Equality, value diversity, and support female empowerment.

This Policy is addressed to all employees and collaborators of We4 Clinical Research and is shared with all its main stakeholders, suppliers, and clients with the aim of having a greater impact within its value network and serving as a reference point for other business realities.

In particular, We4 Clinical Research commits to:

  1. Hiring people with diverse backgrounds and skills, promoting Gender Equality in selection processes, valuing meritocracy, and adopting standardized procedures to ensure equal opportunities for all;
  2. Providing training on gender equality and cognitive biases to those involved in hiring processes;
  3. Promoting continuous and transparent dialogue between Management and consultants in the performance evaluation process, fostering constructive discussions and using feedback for continuous improvement;
  4. Providing equal development and growth opportunities by sensitizing the organization to the valorization of differences, Gender Equality, and inclusion;
  5. Ensuring equal participation of men and women in all annual training initiatives;
  6. Promoting a culture based on meritocracy and respect for people, regardless of gender;
  7. Always ensuring an adequate selection of candidates from the underrepresented gender, with the aim of achieving gender balance in positions of responsibility;
  8. Ensuring equity and equal access to the same remuneration treatments for all employees and collaborators, regardless of gender;
  9. Improving the work-life balance of employees and consultants through flexible working methods, such as smart working;
  10. Supporting employees and consultants during and after long periods of absence from work, avoiding discrimination and facilitating reintegration;
  11. Preventing physical, verbal violence, and sexual harassment in the workplace, including from third parties, through awareness programs on gender harassment that promote awareness and responsible behavior;
  12. Ensuring the implementation of procedures and the Gender Equality management system.

To ensure continuous and accurate monitoring of the assumed commitments, We4 Clinical Research has adopted a series of specific performance indicators appropriate to the company context.