Inverclyde Council renews commitment to gender equality and diversity at work

Inverclyde Council has renewed its commitment to the Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme, run by Close the Gap, to promote diversity and tackle violence against women. 

Over the next year, the council will develop activities and policies to maintain its accredited employer status.

Stuart Jamieson, CEO of Inverclyde Council, said: “The council is committed to progressing gender equality in the workplace, and this programme provides the tools to take this forward to make meaningful changes for our employees.

“The council will ensure that the changes we make are sustainable and will work to embed this programme throughout the council. 

“The changes will be consistently reviewed to ensure they continue to reflect the needs of Inverclyde Council and our employees.”

From now until May 2027, the council will review flexible working policies, recruitment and progression practices, and hold awareness-raising sessions to progress gender equality and support victim-survivors of violence against women.

Councillor Natasha McGuire, said: “Closing the gap has and continues to be a priority for Inverclyde Council.

“There is no need in 2026 for there to be such stark experiences for employees based on gender: whether that be pay or representation at all levels of the workplace.