A continuously improving HR policy for greater equality

Parents and caregivers: practical solutions for every situation
 

Because personal life doesn't stop at the company gates, we are adapting to ensure that all life situations can flourish. For example, parenthood is fully integrated into career paths: remote working extended during pregnancy, phased return to work with full pay, leave without seniority requirement, and a dedicated guide to support each situation (adoption, assisted reproduction, disability, child illness, etc.).

Employees who are carers also benefit from a protective framework: up to 20 days' paid leave, bonus days, remote working adapted to their needs, government-subsidised service vouchers, etc. These practical measures are designed to lighten the daily burden and enable everyone to move forward with peace of mind.

Promoting gender diversity in tech
 

In a sector still marked by inequalities, SNCF Connect & Tech is asserting its determination to take action. Today, women account for 21% of the tech workforce (compared with 17% on average in the sector), and 50% of Management Committee positions are held by women, compared with an average of 13%*_^1. 
 

Similarly, the distribution of training hours is already equitable. The Parcours Compétences platform, launched in 2024, enables all employees to play an active role in their own careers, by showcasing their skills and experience and raising their profile within the company. Analyses on pay are also carried out every year to correct any discrepancies.
 

The company also works with young people, in particular with Girls Can Code offered by the Prologin association and Hour of Code, to introduce them to the digital professions from secondary school onwards. 

From awareness-raising to results
 

Our inclusion policy is based first and foremost on a strong culture of awareness-raising. In 2024, the Gender Diversity Week in France brought teams together with events such as sketches about ordinary sexism, a round table on data in partnership with Paris Data Ladies, immersive virtual reality workshops and a solidarity race. These actions are a tangible way of bringing to life the challenges of equality in the workplace and gender diversity within the company.

This dynamic continues throughout the year with a number of dedicated initiatives: two online training modules, an ethics alert system, and two officers responsible for preventing and dealing with sexist behaviour.

This commitment is also reflected in the results. SNCF Connect & Tech scored 93/100 on the Gender Equality Index and is one of the Best Workplaces for Women 2024. Since 2023, the company has joined the SNCF Mixité network - the largest French network promoting equality in the workplace - and has created its own embassy within the network. 

A constantly evolving HR policy
 

Real-life projects covering inclusion, equality and quality of life, fuelled by feedback from the field and the desire to make progress. Inclusive coaching, new HR practices, support initiatives, and more... The company continues to explore new avenues to make equal opportunities a driver for sustainable social innovation.

 

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