Certification of EAC as an equality employer
The EAC, recognizing the important role it plays in society as a public utility organisation, as well as one of the largest employers in Cyprus, declares its commitment to promote actions aiming at promoting / strengthening gender equality and to integrate this dimension in its strategic choices.
Based on the above commitment, EAC has accepted the invitation of the Ministry of Labour for certification as an equality employer. Upon the successful completion of the necessary processes, EAC achieved its goal and on 28/05/2015 was certified by the Cyprus Gender Equality Certification Body for the Implementation of Best Practices for Gender equality, as an equality employer. This certification falls within the framework of the implementation of a co-funded by the European Social Fund and the Cyprus Republic project “Actions to reduce the wage gap between men and women” and the certification is issued by the Certification Body for the Implementation of Best Practices for Gender Equality.
Beyond its constant practice of law- abiding, EAC implemented a package of measures aiming at restoring any enduring inequalities, discrimination and stereotypes between the two genders and through a long-term action plan to consolidate this policy. At the same time and in the context of corporate social responsibility, EAC will design, implement and diffuse actions for the benefit of society.
EAC, with the support and cooperation of the employee trade unions, proceeded with the following measures for enlightening all of its personnel on the subject of gender equality:
Training and awareness for gender equality.
The establishment of equality committees in each working base – headquarters, area offices and power stations.
The establishment of a central committee for equality, consisting of all the heads of the equality committees and a presiding officer from EAC’S Human Resources Department. The work of the central committee will be to formulate annual action plans promoting gender equality and submitting proposals to EAC’S management, targeting the whole of EAC’s employees.
Conducting an annual anonymous employee survey as a direct means of communication with the EAC’s management which will serve as a barometer of progress in equality issues and general satisfaction at work.
Forming a group for handling harassment/sexual harassment issues by designating a responsible employee in each area for the management of sexual harassment indications or manifested harassment if the person harassed wishes so, before any administrative or other disciplinary measures are taken. The aim is to delicately handle and/or offer assistance to the target group, namely those who consider themselves victims of harassment/sexual harassment.
By Implementing all of the above, the EAC aims to gradually eliminate all social stereotypes, prevent undesired behavior and change attitudes on Equality issues, and strengthen the leadership skills of both men and women employees in decision-making centres. Also, the EAC aims to contribute to the promotion of women in male-dominated professions within EAC and the Cypriot labour market, and the development and implementation of a Gender issue monitoring mechanism in EAC. It also aims to train its personnel on equality issues and to improve the employee work and family life balance.
The EAC, committed to promoting equal treatment and equal opportunities between men and women and implementing good practices for gender equality, renewed its certification as an equality employer by the national body on 05/12/2024. The renewal of this certification is a practical demonstration of EAC’s continued commitment to promoting equality and its commitment to creating a fair and non-discriminatory working environment.
