LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—Marcolin recently announced that it has obtained gender equality certification issued by the certification bodies accredited with Accredia (pursuant to EC Regulation 765/2008), which operate based on the UNI/PdR 125:2022 guidelines. This acknowledgment endorses the Marcolin's ongoing commitment to promoting an inclusive and fair company culture, the company noted. According to data collected from January to October 2023, 62 percent of Marcolin’s employees are women, of whom 40 percent occupy managerial positions and 50 percent have executive roles.

Several of Marcolin’s initiatives in favor of diversity & inclusion (D&I) implemented over the past few years include advanced corporate welfare policies to facilitate work-life balance and parenting, such as greater use of work-from-home and tools for flexible working time management. Marcolin also launched its Leadership Academy, as reported in VMAIL, a pathway for future managers, with the introduction of a session dedicated to women’s leadership.

In addition, Marcolin launched a series of focus groups dedicated to new mothers, and a confidential psychology service open to all employees every day. The company also broadened the scope for fathers to take leave when their child is sick and completed agreements with daycare centers.

The certifying body also considered Marcolin Group's establishment of a wide and structured strategic plan covering the period from now to 2025. Dedicated training on the topic, initiatives to promote gender equality in recruitment processes and career development, and additional support for parenting and work-life balance will be provided, along with the appointment of a gender equality officer who will monitor the progress of the strategic plan and related KPIs.

 
 Sabrina Paulon, Marcolin Group HR director.
The process to obtain certification was carried out through an assessment of the Italian HQ, conducted based on specific indicators related to six assessment areas that characterize an inclusive and gender-responsive organization: culture and strategy, governance, Human Resources processes, opportunities for the growth and inclusion of women in the company, equal pay for both genders, parenting support and work-life balance. The certification is valid for three years and is subject to annual monitoring.

Sabrina Paulon, Marcolin Group’s HR director, said, “Our journey starts from afar, where diversity, equity and inclusion are considered strategic levers for business development and the promotion of an equitable and gender-friendly culture. We are determined to do our part and will continue to work diligently to further implement these values through new projects and initiatives.”