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New Zealand’s Only Gender Equality Accreditation

The GenderTick is a formal accreditation programme designed to acknowledge organisations who have successfully demonstrated their compliance and leadership in the gender equality space on an annual basis.

Aotearoa offers one of the most diverse workforces in the world. However, not all people are accepted, valued and included as they should be. For gender, there are still huge inequalities, discrimination, bullying and harassment that can prevent full and equal participation at work.

Becoming GenderTick accredited is a visible commitment to your employees and customers. It sends a strong message that gender equality is an intrinsic part of your organisational culture.

The accreditation process tests whether your workplace understands and is consistently working towards workplace gender equality and includes an ongoing improvement process as you progress.

Please note: The GenderTick accreditation is only available to Gender at Work Community Members.

What are the benefts of the GenderTick?

  • Attract and retain talent
    Top talent in competitive employment markets expect fair treatment and equality. The GenderTick signifies to future employees your values and commitment to providing a safe and supportive space. This helps to retain employees by improving your workplace equality year-on-year.

  • Independent assurance on gender policy and practice
    Implementing new policies that directly impact your employees can be difficult to navigate alone. The GenderTick process offers independent consultation to ensure you’re hitting each mark and your policies are successful.

  • Mitigate future legal risk
    Employer obligations to employees change and grow. We continue to see inclusive policies such as regarding menstruation and menopause, flexible working, gender affirmation and gender harassment become commonplace. Make sure you’re doing all you can to keep on top of your obligations and become a leader in the gender equity space.

  • Demonstrate commitment to customers, investors and shareholders
    Customers, investors and shareholders alike are increasingly conscientious about how they use their purchasing power. An organisation that is seen to be discriminatory or insensitive in this area risks negative and often costly consequences.

  • Improve your workplace culture
    The GenderTick is a trusted and recognised accreditation by over 100,000 employees within our community. Making visible progress towards gender equality each year fosters a self-perpetuating culture of acceptance, equity and care for one another. Expect a positive cultural shift with the GenderTick.

To find out how the GenderTick might help your organisation, book a free 15-minute chat.

What is the GenderTick criteria?

We evaluate your organisation’s level of gender equality across six key indicators:

  • Equal Pay

  • Leadership Representation

  • Flexible Work & Leave

  • Gender Safe Workplace

  • Gender Inclusive Culture

  • Supporting the Menopausal Transition

Once the benchmarks are met, you are awarded the GenderTick. This will be reviewed and renewed on an annual basis.

What is the cost of accreditation?

The special cost for Gender at Work members to achieve the GenderTick accreditation is $2,000+ GST on an annual basis.

Please note that the GenderTick accreditation is only available for Gender at Work Community Members.

 

Step-by-Step Process

  • Once you’ve joined the community, we’ll set up a meeting to talk through where your organisation is at and answer any questions you might have about the criteria.

  • You’ll receive a criteria checklist to complete and send back.

  • At this point, we’ll catch up again to go through your completed checklist in more detail and provide customised guidance and support.

  • You’ll send through any evidence and documentation you have to support your checklist.

  • When we receive your evidence, we’ll conduct an analysis and complete our assessment report.

  • You’re GenderTick accredited! We’ll send through your report, along with your certificate and a brand kit including the GenderTick logo and advice on social media announcements.

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Hear from our community

Air New Zealand’s Chief People Officer, Nikki Dines, speaks to how the GenderTick has helped employees to show up authentically and comfortably as themselves to work.

“The GenderTick is a way that we can demonstrate our commitment to creating an environment that lives up to our promise to our people to show the manaaki and care.”

  • “Having an independent review on our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion from GenderTick gives us confidence we are on the right track to creating an environment that is representative of Aotearoa New Zealand, where our people can bring their true selves to work each and every day.”

    Mike Mckay | Director | Find Recruitment

  • “The GenderTick accreditation provides a step-by-step roadmap to creating a more inclusive workplace. With those fundamentals in place, we’re now working through the advanced criteria to lift Powerco to be a leading light in workplace gender equity. I love how brilliant the GenderTick team are to work with”

    Emma Bennett | General Manager Business Transformation | Power Co

  • “Having an independent review on our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion from GenderTick gives us confidence we are on the right track to creating an environment that is representative of Aotearoa New Zealand, where our people can bring their true selves to work each and every day.”

    Helen Sedcole | Chief People Officer | Z Energy

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