6. Retention and Employee Engagement

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Overview

Efforts and ability of an organization to maintain a working environment which motivates and engages current staff, resulting in identification with the organization and retention of talent.

Best Practices

Retention

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6.1 Use workplace climate and employee satisfaction surveys to identify gender equality and diversity and inclusion challenges

6.2 Devise a targeted strategy to retain top female talent including high-performing women, women in key technical functions, and women demonstrating leadership potential

Employee Engagement

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6.3 Engage senior leadership and staff in gender equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts

6.4 Organize informal talks between the CEO and employees, ensuring inclusion of women with diverse social identities

6.5 Leverage existing women’s and diversity networks to support development of good practices