Norway has been named the best country in Europe for female workers, according to a new analysis by PR company Reboot Online. The Scandinavian country topped the list based on criteria such as the number of women employed, quality of maternity leave, representation of females in leadership positions, and other factors. Norway scored a 7.1 out of 10, followed by Iceland, Finland, and the Netherlands.
One key factor that sets Norway apart is the impressive representation of females in leadership positions, with 43% of senior leadership roles held by women. The country also boasts a shrinking gender pay gap, with women earning 88% of what men make. In comparison, Iceland has closed 90% of its gender pay gap.
The European Union has also been implementing policies to promote gender equality in the workforce. The EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 aims to end gender-based violence, close gender pay gaps, and achieve equal participation across different sectors of the economy. In 2022, the European Parliament passed a law requiring large, listed companies to have a minimum of 40% of non-executive board members as women by mid-2026.
Despite these advancements, the European Commission acknowledges that there is still a long way to go to achieve full gender equality. The Pay Transparency Directive was adopted in 2023 to make it easier for workers to advocate for better pay in the workplace and courts. Overall, Norway’s leadership in promoting gender equality in the workplace sets a strong example for other countries in Europe to follow.
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