September Editorial by Aurore Mayer: Why Is Gender Parity Good for Us?

Gender parity: A legal obligation? A moral duty? A matter of sustainability for businesses?

Yes, yes, and yes again. The Rixain Act, which aims to accelerate economic and professional equality, effectively enshrines in law what is a fundamental requirement of social justice. While some may have viewed it—or continue to view it—as a burden on businesses, numerous studies have now proven that gender parity is a driver of economic performance.

We are convinced that diversity benefits us, both as individuals and as a community, and that it contributes to the quality of our shared life in society.

Gender equality is a personally enriching journey. Your podcast “On Equal Terms,” along with other platforms for sharing information and content, contributes to this culture of equality by inviting fascinating guests each month—experts, key figures, artists, athletes, and more— — whose unique perspectives on gender equality always offer a window into the changes taking place in the world around us.

Gender parity is also a deeply enriching human experience that encourages us to cultivate all our “soft skills”: empathy, curiosity, the ability to learn, creativity, emotional intelligence, and more. The initiatives of the “Un Une” Parity Network—throughout France and internationally, as well as across the full range of our professions—contribute to the development of all these fundamental skills. Thanks to you, we are able to offer conferences, workshops, meetings, and various events in partnership with local stakeholders. The Network’s “Tour de France,” which will bring us to you in every region, will allow us to discover, highlight, and share these initiatives throughout the year.

Ultimately, gender parity is a source of pride for employees of a company that strives for progress beyond its core business objectives. With a score of 94/100 on the Professional Equality Index, La Poste Group ranks among the leaders of companies that set an example and lift the entire economic and social landscape to new heights. Your “Un Une” Parity Network is here to support your initiatives and actions, which make each and every one of you an essential player in the virtuous cycle of gender equality.

So, let’s continue to contribute to our own well-being—as well as that of our company and society as a whole—by advancing gender equality!

Aurore Mayer, Director of the “Un Une” Parity Network