Non-Discrimination Charter - Recommendations For Implementing Equality And Equal Opportunities At Work

• Introduction and practical benefits
  
• Overview of the charter
  
• Summary of key principles
  

Introduction and practical benefits

The Charter on Equal Opportunities and Equality at Work is not mandatory; rather, companies can decide to adhere to it with regard to their specific circumstances and alongside existing programmes. So far, over 50 major Italian companies have chosen to comply with the charter's principles and the number is growing exponentially.

By virtue of this legal framework, companies can achieve numerous benefits from the implementation of equal opportunity policies, such as: (i) greater staff satisfaction and a consequent improvement in the working environment; (ii) an enhanced corporate image and reputation; (iii) opportunities in new markets that are made possible by exceeding competitors' equality standards; and (iv) optimum conditions for recognizing and attracting the most talented employees.