The Gender Equality Committee and the HR department are pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive staff survey entitled “Identification of effective methods and techniques of promoting non-traditional gender-based works within the Council” designed to gather valuable insights from all Council staff, regardless of employment status.

Survey Overview:

The reasons for this survey stems from our collective commitment to achieving the goals outlined in parts of the Council’s Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) for the years 2021-2025. Specifically, focusing on increasing gender and intersectionality awareness and support. This involves completing a pilot project to identify effective strategies in promoting non-traditional work.

Your Participation Matters:

Your participation in the survey is incredibly valuable and crucial in shaping initiative that promote a work environment of inclusivity and equity. It will help us understand the perceptions of Council's staff regarding roles that may be traditionally viewed as either masculine or feminine.

Who Should Participate:

All Council staff, irrespective of employment status, are encouraged to share their perspectives and experiences. Your unique insights will play a crucial role in shaping policies that promote diversity and inclusion within our organisation.

Confidentiality:

Please be assured that all responses and personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, adhering to the Privacy and Data Protection Act as well as our existing Council policy. Your candid feedback is vital for the success of this initiative. While participants have the option to remain anonymous, providing information about the directorate and department you belong to would be beneficial for context and analysis.