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Sexist behaviour

Any conduct related to a person's sex that has the purpose or effect of violating their dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment (article L.1142-2-1 of the French Labor Code and article L.131-3 of the French General Civil Service Code. Contrair...

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Caregivers

People accompanying one or more members of their family or close circle who are suffering from chronic illness, disability or dependency. The particular situation of has given rise to new public health issues, particularly with regard to their recon to their recon...

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Continuous improvement

Process for strengthening the management system to improve the overall effectiveness of measures. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Data protection impact assessment

The Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a compliance mechanism provided for by Article 35 of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The analysis consists in identifying and minimizing the risks of infringement of the rights and freedoms of data subjects in a trai...

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Risk analysis

A method of identifying the main risks, potential or proven, with a view to deploying corrective measures to limit their prevalence. In terms of discrimination and equal opportunity, this analysis covers all of the company's businesses and activities.

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Audit or algorithmic self-diagnosis

In an algorithm, evaluate the use of characteristics as indirect indicators of discrimination criteria (e.g. surname as an indicator of ethnic origin). Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Control

Measurement or examination of the characteristics of a service or process, the results of which are compared with specified requirements to assess conformity. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Coworking

Shared workspaces. These spaces enable the pooling of resources and create a collaborative fabric between workers (freelancers, teleworkers) who would otherwise be isolated. The Covid period, which has accelerated the use of telecommuting, has encouraged the growth of these spaces. &nb...

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Criteria for discrimination under the law

To date, the law recognizes more than 25 criteria for discrimination. Discriminating against someone on the grounds of their origin, sex, age, disability, opinions, etc. is prohibited by law and by the international conventions to which France is a signatory. The legal list of discrimination criteria...

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Cumulative discrimination criteria

Discrimination can occur on the basis of several prohibited criteria. For example, a person discriminated against on the basis of ethnic origin may also be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, etc. To find out more, con...

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Human rights defender

The Défenseur des droits is an independent administrative authority responsible for ensuring that citizens' rights and freedoms are respected. Enshrined in the Constitution, it has two missions: to defend people whose rights are not respected, and to ensure that everyone's rights are respected. The nomina...

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Reporting and listening system

Tools made available by the employer to employees, agents and job applicants to collect and process reports of discrimination or violence of a discriminatory nature of which they believe they are victims or witnesses. ...

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Recording

Tangible evidence (paper, computer, etc.) of activities carried out or results obtained. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Inventory (as part of the certification process)

Identify the tools, measures, data, partnerships, results, best practices, precautions and improvement actions already in place within the organization to promote equality and gender diversity in the workplace and/or the fight against discrimination and the promotion of diversity. &nbs...

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Digital ethics

A set of values to ensure trust in digital tools and their uses. These values include data confidentiality and integrity, and the security and transparency of data processing. Source : Groupe AFNOR | Les services du...

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Algorithmic impact study

An impact assessment is a technical study designed to assess the consequences of a project in order to limit, mitigate or compensate for any negative effects. In the case of algorithms, the impact study aims to anticipate, assess and limit their potential discriminatory effects....

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Explicability of the algorithmic process

An algorithm is explainable if it is possible to give all users a clear view of the procedures employed and the functionalities fulfilled by the algorithm, to enable informed use. Its use must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation...

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Feminization of names of professions, titles, grades and functions

The feminization of the names of professions, titles and grades aims to make the role of women in our society, and particularly in professional life, more visible. It helps to deconstruct stereotypes and combat discrimination. Source : AFNOR Group | ...

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Flex office

A workspace that doesn't give employees a fixed location, leading them to regularly change places within the company, or even to work in other locations. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Gender equality in the workplace index

The index is a tool designed to transparently measure the pay gap between men and women. It provides an annual snapshot of the situation and, depending on the results, highlights areas for improvement, which should be followed up by measures to improve the situation....

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Diversity Label

The Label Diversité is a certification created by the French government in 2008 to recognize an organization's effective, voluntary and lasting commitment to preventing discrimination and promoting diversity in its human resources management. More specifically, this l...

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Professional Equality Label

The Label Égalité professionnelle is a certification created by the French government in 2004 to promote gender equality and diversity in the workplace. It can be awarded to any organization (company, association, ministry, local authority, etc.) that meets the requirements of the...

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Certification

Recognition by a third party of a system's compliance with the requirements specified requirements. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Warning system

A whistleblower is a natural person who reports or discloses, without direct financial compensation and in good faith, information concerning a crime, a misdemeanor, a threat or harm to the general interest, a violation or an attempt to conceal a violation of an obligation...

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Diversity management

The organization, procedures, processes and resources required to implement the management system for preventing discrimination and promoting diversity. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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ISO 26000 standards

ISO 26000 is a set of guidelines on social responsibility intended for all types of non-certifiable organizations (companies, NGOs, local authorities, etc.). It aims to help them integrate ethical behavior into their activities in a socially responsible way. C...

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Action plan

An action plan is a set of measures and actions to be taken to achieve a given objective (e.g., achieving gender equality, promoting diversity). This plan is usually set out in a document describing the various actions contributing to the achievement ...

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National platform for listening to and combating domestic violence

The government website directs callers to numbers or to the online platform for reporting domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. 39 19 is a telephone platform for listening, information and referral for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence,...

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Recruitment platforms

A job board is a website dedicated to employment. Recruiters can post jobs and candidates can apply. These e-recruitment platforms have taken on a considerable role in the recruitment field. They include national operators such as...

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Priority urban districts (QPV)

Priority urban districts (QPV) are suburban territories defined by the public authorities as priority targets for urban policy, based on local considerations linked to the difficulties experienced by the inhabitants of these territories....

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Diversity Coordinator

Person within the organization responsible for implementing and monitoring the diversity policy. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Professional Equality Officer

Person within the organization whose mission is to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the professional equality policy. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Handicap referent

Person within the organization whose mission is to support employees with disabilities and coordinate the employer's actions in terms of welcoming, integrating and maintaining these people in employment. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services...

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Sexual and gender-based harassment referent

In the private sector, a person within the organization whose mission is to guide, inform and support employees in the fight against sexual harassment and gender-based harassment. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Social networks and privacy

Online services designed to forge links between people with common interests. Employers are not allowed to collect personal information on personal social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, X (ex- Twitter), Tiktok, etc. Such a collation is not permitted. Such coll...

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Occupational segregation

A situation where employees are assigned, de jure or de facto, to different professions on the basis of their intrinsic characteristics, such as gender or ethnic origin. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad

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Domestic violence

Violence committed within married couples, civil partnerships, common-law unions or between ex-partners. All forms of domestic violence are prohibited and punishable by law, whether directed against a man or a woman, and whether physical, psychological or sexual. Source : AFNOR Group |...

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