Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Putting People First

Launched in September 2020, with support from the Open Society Foundation, the CEPS Sustainable Diversity Goals (CEPS SDGs) aim to improve and celebrate diversity at CEPS and in our research work.

From events organisation to research methodology and HR policies, the CEPS SDGs offer a framework to promote positive change. Through this initiative, CEPS is also fostering a large network of other think tanks, research and policy institutions, civil society and the private sector to exchange ideas and best practices on working towards an inclusive and diverse workplace.

PARITY PLEDGE

Our commitment to help promote equality and diversity in all policy events.

diversity and inclusion

Our policy to secure equal opportunities and fair and equal treatment for every single person who works at CEPS.

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Our metrics for events, publications and human resources

GENDER EQUALITY PLAN

Our plan to promote gender equality in human resources, research, publications communication and events.

A Parity Pledge for gender-balanced events

With this pledge, we want to make a strong commitment to gender equality and set ambitious targets to help promote equality and diversity in all policy events. We commit to taking an active role in transforming Brussels’ policy landscape to make women’s voices heard and female experts more visible. By giving a platform to women working in all fields of policymaking, we aim to inspire younger generations to pursue careers in all fields of research and encourage more women to become leaders.

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At CEPS, we pledge:

• To achieve 50-50 gender balance in panels for all of our events.
• To ensure that the event time and format do not create unintentional barriers to women’s participation.
• To encourage staff to continuously share their knowledge of female experts in different fields to increase the pool of women that could be invited to our own events.
• To systematically track gender representation at all our events to achieve our gender parity goals and identify topic areas requiring more effort to achieve gender balance.

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CEPS Parity Pledge

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Diversity and Inclusion

CEPS aims to promote diversity and inclusion throughout its main work pillars of human resources (hiring and promotion), research and analysis, publications and outreach, communication and events, and training.

Secure equal opportunities and fair and equal treatment for every single person who works at CEPS, regardless of gender, gender identity, age, racial and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, religious or political beliefs, education, physical and mental ability, or other aspects of one’s identity.

Encourage a more systematic and inclusive approach within CEPS research and publications

Promote diversity and inclusion in the organisation of events and through diverse communication channels

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Gender distribution across staff

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Gender distribution by job title

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Nationalities of staff – EU countries

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Nationalities of staff – non EU countries

Gender equality plan

CEPS aims to promote gender equality throughout its main work pillars of human resources (hiring and promotion), research and analysis, publications and outreach, communication and events, and training.

Fostering a culture of inclusion characterised by mutual respect and appreciation of every single individual staff member.

Ensuring that management structures and processes consistently serve CEPS’ commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in its all forms

Endeavouring to use CEPS’ diversity in a way that enhances the quality and impact of CEPS’ work