Our commitment to inclusion, respect and equality
At Policyful we strive to uphold inclusion, respect and equality in all our work and relationships. The Code of Conduct below was prepared for this purpose. It applies to our entire team. We also expect the partners we work with and the people we collaborate with to follow it.
Political Neutrality
Policyful has no affiliation with any political party. We do not accept donations or funding from political parties or politicians. This independence allows us to present data and analysis impartially.
Pluralism and Inclusion
We value different views and take a pluralist approach. We try to understand different worldviews, while taking care that our work does not take sides in favour of any particular country, religion, ethnicity or ideology.
Priority for Disadvantaged Groups
To support equality and inclusion, we may give priority to disadvantaged or under-represented groups. In doing so, we take care not to unfairly exclude other people or groups.
Non-Discrimination
At Policyful we do not accept discriminatory behaviour within our team. This includes discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, age, disability or appearance; the list is not limited to these.
Respectful Partner Selection
We choose our partners and the institutions we collaborate with carefully. We prefer to work with institutions that share our values and treat everyone with respect.
Harassment-Free Environment
At Policyful we oppose all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment and abuse. We strive to provide a safe and respectful environment for everyone and do not accept behaviour that violates this principle.
Accountability
We address behaviour that goes against these principles as soon as possible. We reserve the right to end our relationship with partners or individuals who do not follow our Code of Conduct.
Continuous Learning and Improvement
At Policyful we review our Code of Conduct regularly and update it when needed.
These rules exist for a working environment where everyone feels valued and safe. Thank you for following them and for contributing to this environment.
Gender Equality Plan
This plan explains how Policyful upholds gender equality in its team structure, working environment and the work it produces. It was prepared with the size of our team and our resources in mind.
Commitment
At Policyful we adopt gender equality as a core principle in every area of our work, from management to daily tasks. We see gender equality both as a requirement of fairness and as a condition for a better working environment.
Governance and Leadership
We pay attention to gender balance in management and leadership roles. We take care that different perspectives are represented in decision-making and track the participation of women and men in these processes. We support women taking on leadership in research, technology development and project management.
Recruitment, Employment and Career Development
At Policyful we make hiring and promotion decisions according to the principles of transparency, merit and equal opportunity. We write job postings in gender-neutral language and take care to avoid bias in interviews. Among equally qualified candidates, we may give priority to candidates of the less represented gender. As far as our resources allow, we ensure all employees have equal access to training and development opportunities.
Work-Life Balance and Organisational Culture
At Policyful we support a healthy balance between work and private life by offering remote and flexible working where the work allows. We strive to build a respectful and inclusive working culture where everyone is valued, and we do not tolerate sexist or exclusionary behaviour.
Integrating Gender into Research and Projects
We consider the gender dimension when developing our products and analyses. Where appropriate, we analyse data disaggregated by gender and try to make inequalities visible.
Preventing Harassment and Discrimination
We strive to provide a working environment free from harassment, mobbing and discrimination. Our employees can submit complaints, named or anonymously, via info@policyful.com. Every complaint is assessed confidentially and fairly. We inform our employees and partners about this process.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Transparency
We review the implementation of this plan once a year. The review takes into account data on the team's gender distribution, leadership roles and participation in projects, and we update the plan when needed.
Continuous Improvement
We see gender equality as an ongoing process. We develop the plan based on our experience in practice, good examples, and feedback from our employees and partners.