Gender equality is a commitment to our future: Italy leads with certification as Europe faces pay gap.

This certification was not merely a formal exercise. It is the result of a rigorous audit conducted by GCerti, which saw Transcom Italy excel across more than 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) across 6 strategic areas:

• Culture and strategy: promoting an inclusive mindset at every level of the organization.
• Governance: ensuring gender equality is integrated into our decision-making processes.
• HR processes: guaranteeing equity from recruitment through to internal growth.
• Growth opportunities: fostering the inclusion and advancement of women within the company.
• Pay equity: monitoring and bridging the gender pay gap.
• Parental protection: implementing concrete policies for work-life balance and support for parents.

Throughout this transformation, we were supported by the solid expertise of the Winning Women Institute. Together, we launched structured initiatives, including specific training programs designed to tackle unconscious bias and establish well-defined frameworks for progress.

While we celebrate this achievement, we are already active on another critical topic: the gender pay gap. This remains a persistent challenge across Europe. According to the latest data from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), women in the EU work significantly longer hours than men to earn the same salary.

This isn't just a matter of fairness; it is a critical economic and social issue that impacts businesses, families, and global economies. As we strive for truly equitable workplaces, understanding the nuances of the pay gap and committing to tangible solutions is more crucial than ever. While the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive (due for transposition by June 2026) aims to tackle a root cause of this disparity, Europe must remain steadfast in its commitment to real change.

The Italian certification reminds us that gender equality requires ongoing dedication rather than a one-time effort. This milestone serves as a reminder of our responsibility toward our communities, our clients, and our 30,000 specialists worldwide.

Moving forward, our goal remains clear: to continue consolidating a business model that places human value and equal opportunity at its core. By breaking down barriers and fostering inclusion, we are not just following a regulation, we are building a better, more equitable future for the entire Transcom ecosystem.