Gender Equality Plan INOQ

Preamble

INOQ GmbH promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a respectful working environment. All employees should be given equal opportunities for professional development, regardless of gender, gender identity, age, background, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Diversity strengthens innovation, scientific excellence and sustainable business success. The management team is responsible for implementing this Equality Plan.

Objectives

INOQ pursues the following objectives:

• Equal opportunities in recruitment, remuneration and career development

• Promotion of diversity at all organisational levels

• Work-life balance

• Prevention of discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment

• Raising awareness of equality and diversity

Measures

Human Resources and Careers

• Gender-neutral job advertisements and selection processes

• Transparent HR decisions

• Equal access to further training and development opportunities

Working Environment

• Flexible working time models and remote working, where possible

• Support for parental leave and returning to work

• Regular awareness-raising on equality and unconscious bias

Protection against discrimination
INOQ has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, bullying, gender-based violence and sexual harassment. Incidents can be reported via the existing complaints and whistleblowing systems and will be handled confidentially.

Responsibility

The management provides the necessary resources and monitors the implementation of the equality plan. Managers are responsible for implementation within their respective areas of responsibility.

Validity period

The equality plan is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.