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Description
Projects will improve the cooperation between the social partners and public authorities on labour market challenges by activities facilitating access to employment, including for a disadvantaged group of women who are supposed to reconcile the role of a mother and an employee.
The project will examine the situation of women on the labour market based on: legal conditions, the attitude of employers’ towards employment of women, facts of leaves during pregnancy, proportion of salaries of women and men and their qualifications and positions, to prove the necessity of development of Active Labour Market Policy (ALMP) measures with the involvement of social partners. This will be done both through desk research and publication of a report. An Awareness Raising Campaign will raise awareness of social partners especially employers and female employees of the situation of Mum on the labour market and of the necessity of ALMP measures development with the involvement of social partners.
The following activities will be carried out
- A Conference with participation of Norwegian Partner, social partners and public authorities,
- Campaign in the media
- Elaboration of two Guides for female employees and employers
- Elaboration of information brochures.
- A study visit for 17 participants, with focus on good practices in Norway
- A Report with recommendations for ALMP measures
- A pilot training course for employers and their female employees : 20 participants – employers and managers (30 hours of training)
- Course for women – time management, negotiation, assertiveness - 30 female employees 30 hours of training (10h for each topic) for 2 groups of 15 people each
- Moderated discussion for employers and female employees: 60 participants (4 hours for each of 4 groups of participants)
- Individual consultation with an expert for 50 participants
Summary of project results
The "Mum in the Labour Market" project aimed to address several key issues and challenges faced by women in Poland, particularly those who are mothers. These challenges included the difficulty of balancing professional and personal responsibilities, discrimination in hiring practices, and the overall underrepresentation of women in the workforce. The project recognized that mothers often face additional barriers to employment and career advancement compared to their male counterparts and sought to create a more inclusive and supportive labour market environment.
The project implemented a range of activities. It began with a pilot training program that involved 30 women and 40 employers, focusing on career management for women and educating employers on accommodating female employees. The training included separate sessions for women and employers, followed by combined workshops using the Circle of Viewpoints method. Additionally, the project conducted desk research to gather data on the labour market situation for women and launched an information campaign through various media channels to raise awareness among employers, employees, and public authorities. The project also planned study visits to Norway and reciprocal visits by the Norwegian partner to Poland to exchange knowledge and best practices.
The project achieved significant results, benefiting both women and employers. Women who participated in the training reported increased self-awareness, confidence, and a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. Employers gained insights into the challenges faced by female employees and learned how to create a more supportive work environment. The information campaign helped raise awareness about the benefits of employing women who balance motherhood with their careers, ultimately aiming to strengthen the position of women in the job market and demonstrate the advantages to employers. The project also fostered improved cooperation between social partners and public authorities, contributing to a gradual change in perceptions about motherhood and employment.
Summary of bilateral results
The bilateral cooperation with the Norwegian partner The confederation of Norwegian enterprises (NHO) contributed to improved knowledge and learning about good practices supportingthe employment of women in Norwegian companies.