Gender Equality & Inclusion Plan – PuffPizza® Ltd
Effective Date: July 2025
Approved by: Nicola Cossu, Director
1. Public Commitment
PuffPizza® Ltd is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This Gender Equality & Inclusion Plan is signed by top management and publicly available at:
👉 www.puffpizza.co.uk/gender-equality-plan
2. Leadership & Accountability
- Oversight for the GEP is assigned to the Director (Nicola Cossu) and any future HR/Operations managers.
- They will review HR practices annually, ensuring that recruitment, promotion, and team culture are gender-balanced and inclusive.
3. Data Collection & Monitoring
- Initial Targets:
- Strive for at least 40–60% gender balance across roles when the team grows beyond 3 employees.
- Monitor diversity beyond gender (e.g., age, ethnicity) using anonymous surveys.
- Monitoring: Collect sex-disaggregated and diversity data during hiring and annual team reviews.
4. Training & Awareness
- Annual training on unconscious bias, inclusive recruitment, and workplace respect.
- Sharing free online resources such as the EC GEAR tool and DEI guides with staff and advisors.
- Embedding inclusive practices in communications and brand storytelling.
5. Key Thematic Areas & Actions
| Thematic Area | Commitment |
|---|---|
| Work-life balance & organisational culture | Flexible working hours and hybrid options where possible, especially for parents and caregivers. |
| Gender balance in leadership and decision-making | Leadership roles will be offered based on merit and openness, while actively monitoring gender diversity. |
| Equality in recruitment & progression | Use inclusive job ads (no biased language) and fair, transparent selection processes. |
| Gender integration in products/content | While not directly applicable to food, our branding and storytelling will remain gender-neutral and respectful. |
| Harassment prevention & safe reporting | Zero tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination. Clear reporting channels (email and confidential reporting). |
6. Reporting & Review
- An annual Gender & Inclusion Review will track progress on hiring, leadership balance, and team culture.
- Updates will be published on our website and reported to all stakeholders.
7. Contact & Oversight
Email: info@puffpizza.co.uk
Responsible: Nicola Cossu, Director