Gender Equality Plan for Stagely

1. Introduction

Stagely is committed to promoting gender equality within the organization and in the wider theatre sector.  

2. Analysis of the Current Situation

Gender representation data: As a startup we currently have a very small team of freelancers, and sub-contractors. We currently do not collect data from these employees

Gender pay gap analysis: We

Work-life balance policies: Stagely will offer flexible working arrangements, parental leave, and childcare support to promote work-life balance for all employees.    

Recruitment and promotion procedures: Stagely's recruitment and promotion procedures are designed to be free from gender bias and promote equal opportunities.    

Training and development opportunities: Stagely will provide training and development programs to support the career advancement of women.   

3. Objectives and Actions

• Objective 1: Increase the representation of women in leadership positions within Stagely by 50% by 1/1/2025.

  • Action 1: Implement unconscious bias training for all staff involved in recruitment and promotion decisions.

• Objective 2: Create a framework for collecting and recording GEP by 1/12/2025.

  • Action 1: Ensure selection of freelance staff and contractors embodies our commitment to gender equality

  • Action 2: Ensure transparency in salary ranges for all positions.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation

Indicators:

• Percentage of women in leadership positions.

• Gender pay gap.

• Employee satisfaction with work-life balance policies.

• Monitoring and evaluation: Stagely will monitor and evaluate its GEP annually, reporting on progress towards its objectives.

5. Dissemination and Communication

Internal communication: Stagely will communicate its GEP to all staff through [communication channels, e.g., company meetings, intranet, email].

External communication: Stagely will publish its GEP on its website and share it with partners, funders, and the wider theatre community.

Additional Considerations:

Stagely will expand its GEP to address other dimensions of diversity and inclusion, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability.    

Stagely will collaborate with partners and stakeholders in the theatre sector to promote gender equality and diversity across the wider industry.    

Stagely will integrate its GEP with its core mission of supporting local theatre and making it accessible to everyone.    

Created 1/3/2025