“By partnering with 2GAP (Gender and Governance Action Plateform), we’re amplifying our influence and our impact,” Aurore Mayer
Why is it beneficial to participate in a network of networks, particularly for La Poste Group’s Parity Network?
Aurore Mayer: The La Poste Group operates across a wide range of business areas, which naturally leads us to interact with various sectors of influence. And 2GAP (Gender and Governance Action Plateform)’s greatest strength is its structure: an ecosystem of 90 networks that brings together companies and government agencies—both public and private—where many network leaders come together.
For our Parity Network, serving on this body is essential because we have a unique identity: that of a diverse group made up of civil servants and private-sector employees. This dual culture, at the intersection of the public and private sectors, gives us a comprehensive perspective that is extremely valuable to our partners.
By joining forces with other groups, such asthe Alliance for Gender Diversity in the Workplace, or financial networks like Financ’ielles, we amplify our influence and our impact. And by sharing best practices with one another, we can drive change faster and more effectively.
How does this influence manifest itself in practice?
Aurore Mayer: It allows us to move from discussion to legislative action. Through 2GAP (Gender and Governance Action Plateform), we contribute to white papers that directly inspire draft legislation. Currently, we’re working on the phenomenon of “backlash” to identify concrete courses of action, for example.
On the international front, we also collaborate with our other European offices. That’s the advantage of being part of a large Group with 230,000 employees worldwide, with 45% of our revenue coming from international operations. We represent every industry, from insurance to parcel delivery to finance. So if we can make a difference in digital technology or Artificial Intelligence, we’ll prove that it’s possible everywhere. We have a responsibility to lead by example: we must set the standard to drive global societal change.
Are you already noticing any concrete signs?
Aurore Mayer: Absolutely. Recently, we were at the National Assembly at the invitation of its President for an event on women’s voices in politics. It’s because we have significant clout that we were invited to this solemn occasion, where we were able to discuss these issues together. We’re heard and welcomed at the highest levels because we reflect reality through concrete studies of what’s happening in our companies. The trends, any setbacks, the fears, or the way we reaffirm our policies… This allows us to be thorough, detect “weak signals,” verify the actual enforcement of laws, and speak the truth.
There is a real power to amplify and influence—it’s very tangible. The La Poste Group represents a lot of people, but so do the others. It’s an issue that affects all of us, across all sectors.
What specifically are you expecting from the meeting on May 21?
Aurore Mayer: It will be a strategic meeting in a small group with network leaders and CNRS researchers. In particular, we are working on ways to enable our networks to establish contacts in other European capitals (Lisbon, Madrid, Berlin, London). The idea is to build relationships with embassies to advance a European policy on professional equality.
This is essential because the strength of networks lies in connecting people to create new networks. And we want to promote a unified European policy on professional equality. Showing solidarity is important. In my view, it’s even a message of hope: far from losing momentum, the commitment to gender parity is becoming more organized and structured on a larger scale. People are coming together to take things even further. It’s very positive and inspiring!
