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Women account for half the world\u2019s population. However, the International Labour Organisation (ILO)<\/a>, a United Nations body specialising in employment issues, estimates that only 46.4% of women of working age have jobs, compared to 69.5% of men<\/strong>. In other words, that their effective participation in the workforce is far from being equivalent to that of men.<\/p>\n

The ILO warns that, if the current rate of progress is maintained, it could take almost two centuries to achieve full<\/strong> equality in the global employment rates of men and women<\/strong>. It recalls that the employability gap has narrowed by only four percentage points over the last 30 years, from 27.1 points in 1991 to 23.1 points today.<\/p>\n

These data reflect how, despite decades of policies promoting access to education and employment, barriers hindering the equitable incorporation of women into the labour market continue to exist. This structural imbalance is also reflected in income: in 2025, women earned<\/strong> 78 cents for every dollar earned by men<\/strong>, according to the data compiled by the above organisation.<\/p>\n

Every 8 March, International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong> positions a question that no longer accepts rhetorical answers centre stage in the public debate: are we really moving towards effective equality in the workplace and business? The latest figures suggest a dual reality. On the one hand, progress is undeniable. On the other, the pace remains insufficient in view of the transformational potential of full equality in economic, social and organisational terms.<\/p>\n

Measures to achieve gender equality in the labour environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

If we examine the context we\u2019re witnessing, one involving the energy transition, digitisation and the redefinition of production models, gender equality constitutes a key element when it comes to addressing the challenges that lie ahead.<\/strong> It\u2019s no longer just another item on the to-do list. It\u2019s become a strategic factor.<\/p>\n

The companies committed to such equality are those that promote identifying women\u2019s talent so as to incorporate and develop it<\/strong>. Thus, in addition to increasing their presence in the workforce, they also drive them to pursue careers with a real chance of development and access to management positions.<\/p>\n

Enag\u00e1s, for example, has an Equality Plan that guides all its initiatives to promote effective equality<\/strong>. It includes measures that range from guaranteeing progress on merit to promoting a work-life balance. The areas it works on include processes such as awareness-raising and communication, selection and recruitment, training, remuneration and so on.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s Executive Committee provides proof that its commitments are reflected in action: 50% of its members are women.<\/strong> And the Board of Directors boasts 40% female representation.<\/p>\n

Enag\u00e1s has received several awards as a result of these kinds of initiatives. In 2025 it was the second best company in the world for gender equality<\/strong> and the best in its sector, according to Equileap\u2019s Women\u2019s Equality in the Workplace index.<\/p>\n

The challenges facing gender equality in the business sector<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although the presence of women in entry-level positions has approached that of men, their representation decreases as they move up the corporate hierarchy. The Women in the Workplace 2025 report published by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org documents the following reality<\/strong>:<\/p>\n