The gender mainstreaming in human resource course provides HR professionals and managers with the tools to integrate equity and inclusion across all HR functions. This program focuses on identifying systemic barriers, addressing unconscious bias and promoting gender-responsive practices in recruitment, retention and leadership development.

Participants will explore inclusive performance systems, learn to conduct gender audits and implement gender action plans that support a diverse and equitable workplace culture.

This instructor-led training is available both physically and online and includes a Certificate of Completion for all participants.

Course Objectives

By the end of this gender mainstreaming in human resource training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand key concepts of gender equality, mainstreaming, and inclusion in HRM
• Identify systemic biases and barriers to gender equity within HR policies and practices
• Apply tools for gender-responsive recruitment, retention, and promotion
• Design inclusive performance management, training, and leadership development systems
• Conduct gender audits and implement gender action plans
• Foster a workplace culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Target Audience

• HR Managers and Officers
• Gender Specialists and Diversity Officers
• Organizational Development Consultants
• Senior Managers and Departmental Heads
• Staff in NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations involved in HR and social inclusion

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusion

• Definitions and principles: gender equality, equity, mainstreaming, and inclusion
• International frameworks and standards (CEDAW, SDGs, ILO)
• Business case for gender equity in the workplace
• Key roles of HR in promoting inclusion and non-discrimination
• Understanding intersectionality (gender, age, disability, etc.)

Module 2: Gender Analysis in HR Systems

• Conducting organizational gender assessments and audits
• Identifying gender gaps in HR policies, pay, and participation
• Analyzing workforce data disaggregated by gender and other variables
• Understanding unconscious bias and structural barriers in HR
• Setting gender-responsive HR benchmarks

Module 3: Inclusive Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement

• Designing gender-neutral job descriptions and advertisements
• Inclusive recruitment and selection practices
• Gender-sensitive onboarding and workplace orientation
• Strategies for retaining and advancing women and underrepresented groups
• Addressing the gender leadership gap

Module 4: Equitable Compensation and Work-Life Policies

• Gender pay gap: causes, analysis, and solutions
• Designing transparent and fair compensation structures
• Flexible work arrangements and parental leave policies
• Anti-harassment and grievance mechanisms
• Promoting mental health, safety, and well-being for all genders

Module 5: Inclusive Learning and Leadership Development

• Integrating gender considerations in training and capacity-building
• Inclusive performance management and appraisal systems
• Building gender-responsive leadership pipelines
• Mentorship and sponsorship programs for women and minority groups
• Cultivating allyship and accountability in leadership

Module 6: Developing and Sustaining a Gender-Responsive HR Strategy

• Creating and implementing gender action plans
• Integrating gender goals into HR strategy and KPIs
• Building a culture of inclusion: communication, feedback, and employee engagement
• Monitoring and evaluation of inclusion efforts
• Case studies and success stories from diverse organizations

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Booking

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