Workplace Equity: Beyond Equality

Training Theme

This training explores the concept of equity in the workplace, distinguishing it from simple equality. It presents the French legal framework and the obligations of companies, while identifying the main signs of inequity in companies. The training draws on Greenberg's theory to understand the different dimensions of organizational justice. It demonstrates the positive impact of equity on performance and proposes concrete actions for organizations and individuals. The training concludes with the specific challenges of hybrid work and presents innovative practices such as those of Decathlon Namur and VALVE.

Training Objectives

In this online training, you will discover how to:

• Differentiate between equality and equity to adapt your managerial practices
• Identify and measure signs of inequity in your organization
• Implement Greenberg's three types of justice
• Develop equitable HR policies for recruitment and compensation
• Manage the transition towards a more equitable company culture

Target Audience 

Anyone wishing to work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Training Content 

This module contains 9 chapters:

Understand the fundamental concepts

• Difference between equality and equity
• Illustration by the TechnoAvant case
• Aristotle's Principles on Justice

Legal and regulatory framework

• Laws on professional equality
• Obligations of undertakings
• Sanctions and penalties
• Recent regulatory developments
• Role of representative bodies

Signals of Lack of Fairness

• Wage gaps
• Glass ceiling
• Lack of representation
• Harassment and discrimination
• Insufficient accommodation

Measurement and evaluation

• Professional equality index
• Fairness audits
• Dashboards and KPIs
• Qualitative tools

Greenberg's theory

• Relational justice
• Distributive justice
• Procedural justice

Impact on performance

• Engagement and productivity
• Talent retention
• Innovation and creativity
• ROI of equity policies

Concrete actions

• Organizational actions
• Individual actions

Innovative Practices

• Decathlon Namur case
• VALVE Case

Equity and hybrid work

• New issues
• Virtual interactions
• Remote evaluation
• Access to opportunities
• Inclusive technologies

Numerous exercises

• Quizzes, matching, true/false, scenarios