Gender Equality Plan – PuffPizza® Ltd
Effective Date: April 2025
Approved by: Nicola Cossu, Director
1. Public GEP
This Gender Equality Plan is a formal statement of commitment, signed by top management, and publicly available on our website at:
👉 www.puffpizza.co.uk/gender-equality-plan
2. Dedicated Resources
PuffPizza® Ltd has allocated internal responsibility for monitoring and implementing the GEP to the Director and Operations Manager. These individuals are responsible for reviewing HR practices, supporting inclusive hiring, and ensuring staff awareness of equality policies.
3. Data Collection & Monitoring
While currently a small team, we commit to:
- Collecting sex-disaggregated data on staff during hiring and annual team reviews.
- Reviewing gender balance in hiring and management roles.
- Including gender data in internal reporting where applicable.
4. Training & Awareness
We commit to:
- Annual internal training on unconscious bias and inclusive recruitment practices.
- Sharing free online gender awareness resources (e.g. EC GEAR tool) with staff and advisors.
- Integrating inclusive practices into company operations and brand representation.
5. Thematic Areas Addressed with Concrete Actions
| Thematic Area | Commitment |
|---|---|
| Work-life balance & organisational culture | We support flexible working hours and work-from-home options where possible, especially for parents and caregivers. |
| Gender balance in leadership and decision-making | Leadership roles are based on merit and openness. Gender balance is monitored in all senior hiring. |
| Gender equality in recruitment and career progression | Recruitment follows inclusive job ad standards and avoids biased language. Applications are reviewed fairly and transparently. |
| Integration of gender in product or content | Not directly applicable to our food production, but we strive for gender-neutral branding and storytelling. |
| Measures against gender-based violence and harassment | Zero tolerance policy. Staff are made aware of the procedures to report any inappropriate behavior safely and confidentially. |
Contact & Oversight
For any questions regarding this plan or to report concerns:
📧 Email: info@puffpizza.co.uk
📞 Phone: +44 020 335 53677
📝 Responsible: Nicola Cossu, Director