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Advance member companies share best practices for the benefit of advancing gender equality in Swiss Business. You can access 30+ best practice cases in two ways: Explore the 4 key enablers of change to find inspiration, or search our best practices bank by keywords you are interested in.

Take a read of the game changing practices and initiatives that Swiss companies are investing in for better and gender inclusive business. – Together we #advance faster!

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Increasing Women’s Financial Savviness
Best Practice by Zurich Insurance
2023

Increasing Women’s Financial Savviness

Unlock financial savviness with Zurich Insurance as they empower women to enhance their financial knowledge and skills. Explore the WIN Financial Awareness Program, fostering a supportive community and providing personalized services to boost financial confidence.

Empowering Women Leaders of Tomorrow
Best Practice by MSD Switzerland
2023

Empowering Women Leaders of Tomorrow

Unveil MSD Switzerland's Women's Network Leadership Academy, revolutionizing the path to gender parity. Join the empowering journey as women develop tools and leadership capabilities to shape their future as trailblazing leaders.

From Stigma to Success with Returnships
Best Practice by Accenture
2023

From Stigma to Success with Returnships

Embark on Accenture's transformative journey with their returnship program, EMBARK. Witness the normalization of career breaks, bridging the gender gap, and unlocking individuals' full potential, reshaping the future of work.

Die Finanzkompetenz von Frauen erhöhen
Best Practice by Zurich Insurance
2023

Die Finanzkompetenz von Frauen erhöhen

Erfahren Sie mit Zurich Versicherung, wie Frauen finanzielle Kompetenz erlangen. Entdecken Sie das WIN Financial Awareness Programm, das nicht nur Wissen und Fähigkeiten im Finanzbereich vermittelt, sondern auch eine unterstützende Gemeinschaft aufbaut und personalisierte Dienstleistungen zur Stärkung des finanziellen Selbstvertrauens anbietet.

How an Employee-Led Workstream Can Drive Gender Parity
Best Practice by MSD Switzerland
2022

How an Employee-Led Workstream Can Drive Gender Parity

Involving employees pays off - learn what happens when the entire workforce sets the agenda for gender parity.

Recruiting Women for Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
Best Practice by Accenture
2022

Recruiting Women for Cloud Infrastructure Engineering

From speaker to role model - how to narrow the tech gap and attract more women to the industry.

Fostering a Gender-Equal Workforce at UBS
Best Practice by UBS
2022

Fostering a Gender-Equal Workforce at UBS

UBS harnesses the power of their people and cultivates collaboration between the women’s employee network, the business and DE&I.

How Cross-Divisional Mentoring Positively Impacts the Senior Female Leadership Pipeline
Best Practice by KPMG Switzerland
2022

How Cross-Divisional Mentoring Positively Impacts the Senior Female Leadership Pipeline

What happens if you put mentees in the driver's seat? Discover KPMG's tailored mentoring program's recipe for success.

Ownership of Targets Drives Success
Best Practice by Swisscom
2022

Ownership of Targets Drives Success

How to engage the divisions in owning their diversity targets? Let them set their own!

Eigenverantwortung für Diversity-Ziele steigert den Erfolg
Best Practice by Swisscom
2022

Eigenverantwortung für Diversity-Ziele steigert den Erfolg

Starre, generalisierte Diversity-Ziele vorgeben? Erfahren Sie, was es ausmacht, wenn Swisscom die Eigenverantwortung der verschiedenen Geschäftsbereiche erhöht und diese in die Zielformulierung einbindet.

Why Leading in Family Friendliness is Key to Gender Equality
Best Practice by Bain & Company
2021

Why Leading in Family Friendliness is Key to Gender Equality

Bain's 'We Care' programme is changing the culture of care-giving as more men take up flex leave options and extended paternity leave.

How to Empower Parents So They Stay
Best Practice by Accenture
2021

How to Empower Parents So They Stay

Accenture's thriving Working Parents' Network attracts 30% men in its membership.

Neue Perspektiven aus dem ‘Driver Seat’
Best Practice by Zürcher Kantonalbank
2020

Neue Perspektiven aus dem ‘Driver Seat’

Der “driver seat” verschafft talentierten weiblichen Führungskräften Sichtbarkeit, indem er ihnen erlaubt, einen Monat lang im Chefsessel Platz zu nehmen.

Mentoring Boosts Careers in the Air Navigation Industry
Best Practice by skyguide
2020

Mentoring Boosts Careers in the Air Navigation Industry

The skywomen are empowered via mentoring in order to get involved in business decisions and shape the company future.

Staying at the Forefront of Gender Parity
Best Practice by Bain & Company
2020

Staying at the Forefront of Gender Parity

The 'Women at Bain' program, a strong network that acts as a support system to help women thrive during their careers.

Actively Shaping Career Paths: The Accenture FeMale Mentoring Program
Best Practice by Accenture
2020

Actively Shaping Career Paths: The Accenture FeMale Mentoring Program

A cross-divisional mentoring program connects women with more senior colleagues, increasing the bond between women internally and fostering belonging and career perspectives.

Building a Swiss-Wide Network to Advance Women’s Leadership and Inclusion
Best Practice by Johnson & Johnson
2020

Building a Swiss-Wide Network to Advance Women’s Leadership and Inclusion

Building a Swiss-wide network to advance women’s leadership and inclusion.

Driving Gender Balance by Empowering both Mothers and Fathers
Best Practice by Deloitte
2020

Driving Gender Balance by Empowering both Mothers and Fathers

Supporting mothers and fathers to perform at their best, both at work and at home with: Coaching sessions, flexible working options and an internal parent network.

Empowering female trainees to foster their strengths and unleash their potential
Best Practice by ABB
2019

Empowering female trainees to foster their strengths and unleash their potential

The business asked for more women and 'Excelle' was born: a program designed for women to learn, grow and share in technical roles.

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