The University of Nicosia is pleased to announce that it has been certified as Equality Employer by the National Certification Body for the Implementation of Good Practices on Gender Equality in the Working Environment.
The aim of the National Certification Body for the Implementation of Good Practices on Gender Equality in the Working Environment is to certify companies which have adopted policies that promote gender equality, provide equal training and development opportunities, a work life-balance, and equal pay between men and women for the same work or for work of equal value.
With a view to effectively manage its employees and facilitate their continuous professional growth and development, the University of Nicosia employs a modern and comprehensive Human Resources Management system. The system revolves around respecting employees and the internationally accepted fundamental principles of HR management, while it is based on a continued effort for improvement, growth, and modernisation. The aim of the Human Resources Management system is to unlock the full potential of the University’s employees, while at the same time ensuring their satisfaction.
In 2008, the organisation specified a specified set of values that guide its conduct and operations, while it has also established a Code of Conduct to safeguard the equity and equal treatment of all its employees.
It should be noted that the CEO of the University of Nicosia, Mr Antonis Polemitis, was one of the first CEOs to co-sign the “CEO’s Call to Action for a New Deal for Europe”. Through this initiative, about a hundred CEOs from all over Europe called companies and industry sectors, civil society and policymakers, to accelerate inclusive growth, by implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which include among others, achieving gender equality and reducing existing inequalities.
Commenting on this new accreditation, the University’s Vice-President of Human Resources, Mr Marios Papalazarou said:
“Our university’s certification as an Equality Employer is a testament to our approach of providing equal opportunities, regardless of gender or any other characteristic. It is an important recognition of the University’s ongoing actions and commitment to ensure the equal treatment of men and women, through the implementation of a comprehensive human resources management system”.