A Concrete Step Towards a More Inclusive Workplace
STIGA has obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification – a significant recognition that confirms the company’s commitment to fostering a fair, inclusive and sustainable working environment. This achievement – not a final goal, but rather a starting point for further strengthening STIGA’s culture of inclusion – demonstrates the company’s concrete dedication to valuing diversity and creating a workplace where every employee feels respected and supported in their personal and professional development.
Gender Equality and Corporate Strategy: A Structured and Tangible Commitment
The attainment of the Gender Equality Certification marks a concrete step within STIGA’s broader ESG strategy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. As a member of the UN Global Compact, the company adheres to the United Nations’ principles promoting ethical, inclusive, and sustainable business practices. Gender equality lies at the core of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), which aims to eliminate inequalities and ensure equal opportunities for all. Through this certification, STIGA reaffirms its active role in contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, integrating concrete actions in support of a fairer and more inclusive world.
“The Gender Equality Certification is a significant milestone that reflects our commitment to creating a workplace increasingly centred on inclusion and people,” comments Angela Manzoni, Senior Vice President Group Legal & HR and Head of Equal Opportunities for the Group. “At STIGA, we believe that wellbeing, work-life balance, and equal opportunities are essential drivers of individual and collective growth. This recognition is not an endpoint, but a step along a path we will continue to pursue with determination to promote a true culture of inclusion and employee wellbeing.”
Employee-Centred Initiatives at the Core of Company Strategy
STIGA has already implemented numerous policies aimed at employee wellbeing, showing a tangible commitment to building a fairer and more sustainable working environment. Among the most noteworthy initiatives is the company welfare portal “STIGA 4 You!”, which offers employees in Italy a package of services and reimbursements for school expenses, care for dependent family members, and access to sports, educational, and cultural activities.
Work-Life Balance and Supportive Policies
Achieving a balance between private and professional life is a key element of STIGA’s strategy. The company has introduced several measures to support this balance, including a solidarity hours bank – allowing employees to donate leave hours to colleagues in need – and voluntary supplementary contributions to the pension fund. Employees can also convert overtime into leave hours and benefit from a dedicated leave allowance for specific medical appointments.
Particular attention has been given to supporting parenthood. Through its Parental Policy, STIGA provides tangible support for employees with children: the company tops up the 20% INPS allowance, ensuring up to 100% of salary for 8 months (covering compulsory maternity leave and parental leave) and 50% for the following 3 consecutive months of parental leave. Reimbursements are also provided for maternity-related medical expenses, including obstetric-gynaecological check-ups, diagnostic tests, and postnatal psychological support. Via “STIGA 4 You!”, employees can be reimbursed for nursery fees, summer camps and babysitting services, while the corporate platform offers discounts on family-related purchases.
To further support work-life balance, STIGA has developed tailor-made smart working policies for parents of children under three, ensures flexible working hours, and offers the possibility to arrange personalised part-time contracts based on individual needs.
