Gender equality plan
Effective Date: 22 September 2025
Signed by: Eszter Czibor, Founder and Principal Consultant
Commitment Statement
As an independent contractor, I am committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of my professional activities and collaborations.
Resources & Implementation
Responsible Person: Eszter Czibor
Annual Review: Each January
Budget Allocation: Minimum 2% of annual revenue dedicated to gender equality training and initiatives
Data Collection & Monitoring
Annual self-assessment of gender equality practices
Tracking of collaboration patterns by gender (where data is available)
Documentation of any incidents or concerns
Annual progress report published on website
Training & Capacity Building
Minimum 4 hours annual training on unconscious bias and gender equality
Participation in relevant professional development workshops
Regular review of current research on gender equality in my field
Thematic Focus Areas
Work-Life Balance & Culture
Maintain flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
Promote inclusive communication in all professional interactions
Leadership & Decision-Making
Seek gender-balanced advisory relationships and mentorship opportunities
Advocate for gender equality in professional networks and collaborations
Career Progression & Opportunities
Apply gender-neutral evaluation criteria when subcontracting or partnering
Actively support career development of women in my professional network
Research & Content Integration
Integrate gender perspectives into research/project methodologies where relevant
Ensure gender-inclusive language in all communications and deliverables
Anti-Harassment Measures
Zero tolerance policy for gender-based harassment or discrimination
Clear reporting procedures for any incidents
Regular review of professional conduct standards
Annual Review Process
This plan will be reviewed and updated annually, with progress reported publicly on the business website by 10 January each year.