OIC Group achieves Gender Equality Certification by Bureau Veritas, underscoring its commitment to diversity and equity in the events sector.
FLORENCE – OIC Group, an international Professional Congress Organizer and a historic player in the Meetings Industry, announces the achievement of Gender Equality Certification issued by Bureau Veritas in accordance with UNI PdR 125:2022, an important milestone that adds to the recent UNI ISO 20121:2013 Certification for Sustainable Event Management.
A legacy of entrepreneurial courage – Founded in the 1970s, OIC Group has deep roots in female leadership that has been able to innovate the events and congress sector. From the beginning, the
group defied the conventions of the time, laying the foundation for an avant-garde reality, now recognized as a model of entrepreneurial courage. This pioneering spirit continues to inspire OIC
Group, which maintains its commitment to creating a work environment based on diversity, equity, and sharing.
The Certification as a competitive advantage – OIC Group’s commitment to gender equality is reflected in a set of integrated policies that strengthen corporate culture and promote excellence in
project management. These best practices represent a key strategy for attracting and retaining talent and consolidating the company’s leadership in the international events and congress sector.
Among the core principles guiding the company, organizational flexibility plays a crucial role, enabling employees to manage their activities efficiently and ensuring a balance between professional and personal life. At the same time, pay equity and transparent career paths are supported by a performance management system that rewards merit objectively, always keeping in mind the importance of carefully listening to individuals, their ambitions, and potential. This system ensures that all employees have the same development opportunities, regardless of gender, fostering a professional and fair growth context.
OIC Group also recognizes the importance of parenthood as a valuable source of skills. Corporate policies are geared towards supporting work-life balance, commiting to creating an environment
where family responsibilities and professional advancement can coexist harmoniously. Finally, the company has implemented a 360° Feedback System that promotes constructive dialogue between employees themselves and between employees and management. By facilitating internal transparency, this system allows monitoring of any behavior not aligned with corporate values,
particularly concerning gender equality.
Nicola Testai, CEO of OIC Group.
Obtaining Gender Equality Certification in the events sector, characterized by a global network of stakeholders, represents a strong signal from OIC Group towards an inclusive and sustainable
culture. This recognition offers concrete benefits to partners and clients, who can rely on an organization that values equality, innovation, and lasting relationships. Business processes ensure high standards of ethics and sustainability, with a direct impact on event organization, ensuring quality and integrity at all operational stages.
“The certification obtained from Bureau Veritas tes<fies to our ongoing commitment to ensuring and promoting gender equality within OIC Group and beyond. To ensure that these principles are constantly respected and developed, the recently established Gender Equality CommiLee will monitor adherence to the standards and propose new initiatives to improve gender equity, engaging all our stakeholders in this shared journey.” concludes Nicola Testai, CEO of OIC Group.
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