UNI/PdR 125:2022
Gender equality
It assesses six areas: culture and strategy, governance, HR processes, growth opportunities, pay equity, and protection of parenthood and work-life balance.
Services · Equality and work-life balance
Equality and balance, certified and lived
We guide companies towards gender equality certification (UNI/PdR 125:2022) and work-life balance certification (UNI/PdR 192:2026): from the initial assessment to the certification body’s audit, with a plan that genuinely improves the organisation.
Why now
A commitment that becomes an advantage
Both certifications are voluntary, but they increasingly make a difference with people, customers, banks and public bodies.
- Attracting and keeping people, especially the most sought-after profiles
- Customers and investors asking for real commitment on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria
- Public tenders, grants and funding that reward certified companies
- A direct financial return through social security contribution relief
The certifications
Two standards, one coordinated path
UNI/PdR 192:2026
Work-life balance
Published in 2026 and built on the Family Audit model, it assesses work organisation and flexibility, support for maternity and parenthood, care responsibilities, health and wellbeing, welfare and career continuity.
How we work
From assessment to audit, and beyond
1Gap analysis
We map the current situation against the standard’s requirements and indicators.
2Action plan
Policies, measures and indicators, proportionate to the size of the company.
3Management system
Procedures, documents, training and internal communication.
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Audit and maintenance
Preparing for the accredited body’s audit, and annual monitoring.
Benefits for the company
What certification brings
Contribution relief
Under current rules, both certifications give access to partial relief on employer social security contributions: up to 1%, capped at €50,000 a year.
Public tender advantages
Gender equality certification earns extra points in public tenders, grants and funding calls.
People and reputation
A concrete signal to those who work with you, and those who would like to.
A better organisation
Data, policies and flexibility that improve engagement and productivity.
Amounts and conditions depend on the rules in force and available funding: we check them with you and your payroll consultant.
What stays with the company
Measures people can see
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A recognised certification
Issued by an independent accredited body.
- 02
Indicators under control
Data on attendance, careers, pay and wellbeing.
- 03
Concrete policies
Flexibility, parenthood, professional development.
- 04
A better workplace
People who are more engaged and more likely to stay.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues the certification?
An accredited certification body, independent of us. We prepare the company and support it through the audit and beyond.
Is it suitable for small companies?
Yes. Both standards scale requirements to company size, with dedicated thresholds for micro and small businesses.
Can we obtain both?
Yes, and many activities overlap: a single path avoids doing the same work twice.
Who leads the work?
Annamaria Carrozzo, certified Gender Equality Manager (UNI/PdR 125:2022), supported by the network.
Where to start? With a gap analysis
We tell you how far there is to go, and how worthwhile it is.
