Certified Gender Equality: ClinOpsHub Leads Change with Actions and Values

ClinOpsHub and Gender Equality: A Certified Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Today, speaking about gender equality is no longer just about doing the right thing, it has become a key element in defining who we are as a company. But what does it truly mean to commit to workplace equity?

In Italy, there is a concrete way to do this: the Gender Equality Certification, introduced by Legislative Decree No. 36/2022 and formalized through UNI/PdR 125:2022. This voluntary tool, developed within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), is designed to support companies that are actively working to close the gender gap with tangible actions: pay equity, equal access to decision-making roles, support for parenthood, organizational well-being, and inclusion.

For ClinOpsHub, this is not just a formal milestone, but a recognition of the daily work done to value people, especially the many professional women who, with competence and passion, carry projects forward every day. Have we ever truly asked ourselves how many women make all this possible with their contributions? And how important it is to give them visibility, opportunity, and trust?

In 2024, ClinOpsHub obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification. This achievement is more than just an official seal, it is the confirmation of a clear vision: to build a fair, transparent work environment where female talent can thrive, matter, and make a difference.

ClinOpsHub’s Vision: Valuing People Beyond Differences

ClinOpsHub sees gender equality not only as a cultural foundation but also as a strategic pillar. The goal is to foster a corporate culture where every individual can fully express their potential and contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth.

This vision is grounded in strong values shared by all employees:

• Equity: Equal treatment and opportunities starting from recruitment, through to professional development and recognition.

• Inclusion: A respectful, welcoming work environment, free from cultural barriers.

• Meritocracy: Talent is promoted based on objective and transparent criteria, with constant attention to gender neutrality.

• Well-being and Work-Life Balance: Implementation of flexible policies to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life.

In line with these principles, we share all our job vacancies with a strong commitment to equal opportunity, welcoming all candidates regardless of gender, age, religion, or ethnicity.

A Strategic Plan for Change

To obtain and maintain the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification, ClinOpsHub has implemented a Strategic Gender Equality Plan that outlines clear objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and concrete actions across several areas:

• Organizational Culture and Strategy Integration of equity and inclusion principles into the company mission, internal policies, and HR management and development tools.

• Inclusive Governance and Leadership Executive-level commitment to ensuring equal representation in decision-making roles and promoting female leadership at all organizational levels.

• Pay Equity and Transparency Regular analysis of compensation data to identify and eliminate unjustified gender pay gaps, supported by review and adjustment policies.

• Growth Opportunities and Inclusion Equal access to training, career paths, and professional development programs, with particular attention to reintegration after maternity/paternity leave.

• Parenthood Support and Work-Life Balance Concrete measures to support shared parenthood, including remote work, additional paid leave, and flexible working hours.

Prevention of Discrimination, Harassment, and Stereotypes

Ongoing awareness and training initiatives, clear anti-harassment policies, and confidential reporting channels for inappropriate behavior.

A Shared Responsibility, A Continuous Commitment

ClinOpsHub recognizes that gender equality is achieved through continuous, well-documented, and collective commitment. The path to certification was built through active collaboration between leadership, HR functions, and all employees, following a participatory and transparent process.

Maintaining the certification requires ongoing monitoring, regular training updates, and constant improvement of processes, elements that ClinOpsHub has fully integrated into its growth strategy.

We are also proud to share testimonials from participants in our training programs who have since found their path in the clinical research job market, reflecting our commitment to fostering talent and promoting equal opportunities in the industry.