A Closer Look at the Evidence Study on Perceptions of Workplace Equality

Conducted among approximately 1,000 employees of the La Poste Group by the Alliance for Diversity in the Workplace, in partnership with the “Un Une” network, the study on perceptions and priorities regarding workplace equality will be officially presented on November 28 at the Evidence 2024 event. Here’s a sneak peek at the key findings to take away.

Progress… But there’s still work to be done!
78% of respondents believe that workplace equality has not yet been achieved… And 37% say we’re still a long way off!
However, 87% believe the situation has improved over the past 5 years.
In other words, we’re on the right track, but now is not the time to let up.

In the Face of Gender Discrimination, the Persistence of Individual Responses
26% of respondents have already experienced discrimination based on their gender. In these situations, they waver between doing nothing out of fear of the consequences and responding directly and immediately. This reflects a persistent tendency toward individualized responses, a trend confirmed by the small number of respondents who report seeking help from designated points of contact within the company (advisors, support networks, unions, management, etc.) or externally (nonprofit organizations, etc.).
It therefore seems that we still need to raise awareness about the systemic nature of discrimination and, consequently, the need to address it collectively and organizationally.

Equal opportunities for advancement, above all else!
For the respondents, the top priority is equal access to career advancement. This is followed by equal access to leadership positions, combating sexist or sexually suggestive behavior and remarks, and pay equity.

La Poste, a Committed Group
89% of respondents acknowledge La Poste Group’s commitment to workplace equality. 32% even note that the company treats it as a priority.

More than 63% believe that La Poste is particularly progressive when it comes to preventing and combating sexism. 53% consider the company to be progressive in terms of pay equity. 49.8% commend its efforts toward gender diversity in the workforce, and an equal percentage praise its commitments to gender parity.

The main expectations relate to parenting, the well-being of older adults, and the balance between work and personal life.