Professional equality between women and men
Arts et Métiers committed to gender equality in the workplace, in accordance with its values, its public service missions, and the regulatory obligations applicable to public employers.
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Support for employees with disabilities
Arts et Métiers to promoting the inclusion of employees with disabilities and supporting their continued employment. A disability liaison officer works with affected staff and helps implement tailored measures in a respectful, inclusive, and confidential manner.
#StOpE Initiative: Stop Everyday Sexism in the Workplace
The school joined the #StOpE initiative to end sexism in January 2022, an initiative aimed at combating so-called everyday sexism in the workplace. Since then, it has regularly participated in working groups and discussions.
Promoting an inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA+ employees
By signing L’Autre Cercle’s LGBTQIA+ Commitment Charter, which is valid for a period of three years, Arts et Métiers its commitment to ensuring that its staff enjoy a respectful, inclusive work environment free from any form of discrimination, particularly on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
To this end, the institution commits, in particular, to:
• Promote a professional environment based on respect and recognition for everyone across all campuses;
• Prevent and combat discrimination, as well as LGBT-phobic remarks or behavior;
• Implement concrete measures to facilitate consideration of individual life paths, for example:
• Support for procedures related to changing first names or names used within the school, while respecting staff members’ gender identities;
• Paying particular attention to gender transition situations, with a focus on listening, confidentiality, and respect;
• Taking into account specific needs related to medical procedures, particularly by facilitating, to the extent possible, the scheduling of necessary leave or absences in the event of medical procedures related to gender reassignment;
• Developing awareness-raising initiatives for staff and management to promote understanding of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
These commitments are part ofArts et Métiers overall policy on diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, and are designed to ensure that every employee has a peaceful, respectful work environment that fosters professional growth.
Prevention of Discrimination, Harassment, and Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
Arts et Métiers particular emphasis on preventing and addressing discrimination, harassment, and gender-based and sexual violence, whether involving students or staff.
Dedicated resources have been established to inform, prevent, and support those affected, and to ensure a respectful and safe learning and working environment. This page details the prevention, support, reporting, and assistance resources available within the institution: https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/discriminations-harcelement-et-violences-se…
A program officer, reporting to the General Directorate, coordinates efforts to prevent, raise awareness of, and combat gender-based and sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination.
Addiction Prevention
As part of its policy on workplace well-being and community support, Arts et Métiers with a service provider Arts et Métiers addiction prevention initiatives for students and staff.
Supervisors receive specialized training (4 participants per campus), providing them with guidelines and tools to identify and address these situations. These sessions are followed by a debriefing (REX) held a few weeks later.
At the same time, initiatives are being carried out for students (awareness-raising, training of student liaisons) as well as a poster campaign for all campus users, co-developed by students, union representatives, the communications department, and the Diversity Officer responsible for combating substance use, harassment, and discrimination.
A social policy that promotes quality of life at work
Arts et Métiers social programsArts et Métiers improve the quality of life for employees and their families, taking into account the diversity of their personal and professional circumstances. These programs consist of a range of initiatives covering areas such as dining, housing, early childhood care, recreational activities, and support for specific situations, thereby contributing to a better work-life balance and team cohesion.
As part of this initiative, social workers hold office hours on campus to assist staff with their needs and refer them, in complete confidence, to support services tailored to their situation.
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Mental health support
With the aim of improving working conditions and preventing psychosocial risks, the psychological support service assists employees facing difficulties in their work environment. Psychologists will work with the employee to identify the problem and provide appropriate assistance. The service adheres to ethical standards and ensures confidentiality.
Occupational Medicine
Occupational medicine plays a vital role in protecting employees’ health throughout their careers. It provides individualized medical care for staff, helps prevent occupational hazards, and contributes to improving working conditions.
The occupational physician assesses the impact of work on health, may recommend workplace adjustments or modifications, and provides support for special circumstances (workers with disabilities, pregnant women, employees exposed to specific risks).
Employees may be required to attend mandatory medical examinations or may request an examination on their own initiative, in complete confidentiality. The occupational physician acts with complete professional independence and in strict compliance with medical confidentiality.
Membership in the Permanent Conference on Equality and Diversity (CPED)
Arts et Métiers a member of the Permanent Conference of Equality and Diversity Officers (CPED), a national network of higher education and research institutions committed to gender equality and the fight against discrimination.
This membership allows the institution to:
• Be part of a collective effort to continuously improve equality and diversity policies;
• Share best practices with other institutions;
• Contribute to joint initiatives aimed at fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment.
For more information: Permanent Conference on Equality and Diversity (CPED)