Gender Equality Programme
Happy City Hub Ltd. is firmly committed to advancing gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across all its activities. This Gender Equality Programme defines the priorities, measures, governance arrangements, monitoring framework, and awareness actions aimed at ensuring equal opportunities, a safe working environment, and an inclusive organisational culture for all employees, partners, and collaborators.
About the organisation
Happy City Hub Ltd. is a company registered in the United Kingdom, with its registered office at 35/37 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7JN, London, United Kingdom. The organisation focuses on promoting quality of life, sustainable urban development, and social innovation through research, education, advisory services, and international cooperation.
Governance, accountability, and resources
Responsibility for the adoption and oversight of this Gender Equality Programme lies with the company’s governing and management bodies. Happy City Hub Ltd. allocates appropriate human and financial resources to ensure that all actions set out in the Programme are implemented effectively and reviewed on a regular basis.
Inclusive culture and work–life balance
Happy City Hub Ltd. supports a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. Where operationally possible, flexible working arrangements are offered, including adaptable working hours, remote or hybrid work options, and parental leave accessible to all genders. An inclusive organisational culture is reinforced through regular team interactions, workshops, and internal communication that promote respect, openness, and cooperation.
Balanced representation in leadership and decision-making
The organisation actively encourages balanced gender representation in leadership positions and decision-making processes. Mentoring and targeted professional development opportunities are used to support career progression, particularly for women and other underrepresented groups. Managers and decision-makers receive training on recognising and addressing bias to promote fair evaluations and equal access to leadership opportunities.
Recruitment, promotion, and career development
Recruitment and promotion procedures at Happy City Hub Ltd. are designed to be transparent, fair, and inclusive. Job advertisements and role descriptions use gender-neutral language, and individuals involved in hiring and performance assessment are trained in unconscious bias awareness. Career development opportunities are provided on an equitable basis, with progress monitored through sex- and gender-disaggregated data and reflected in periodic internal reviews.
Gender mainstreaming in activities, research, and education
Gender considerations are integrated, where relevant, into the organisation’s projects, research activities, educational initiatives, and advisory work. Internal guidance, training, and review mechanisms support the consistent application of gender-sensitive approaches by staff and collaborators.
Prevention of gender-based violence and harassment
Happy City Hub Ltd. applies a zero-tolerance approach to any form of gender-based violence, harassment, or discrimination. Confidential reporting mechanisms are in place, and regular awareness-raising activities help maintain a working environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive for all.
Data collection, monitoring, and continuous improvement
The organisation collects and reviews sex- and gender-disaggregated data related to its workforce and collaborators, in line with applicable legal requirements. Progress against the objectives of the Gender Equality Programme is assessed using key indicators, and the results inform updates to policies and practices to support continuous improvement.
Training and awareness-raising
Employees, managers, and decision-makers participate in regular training on gender equality, diversity, and unconscious bias. Ongoing awareness initiatives help embed equality principles into everyday operations and strengthen accountability across all levels of Happy City Hub Ltd.