Methodology
Our methodology
A rigorous, structured approach aligned with French and European requirements.
Discover our approachThe framework
A structured approach around 4 pillars
Four fundamental dimensions covering all the challenges of workplace equality.
Pay equality
Analysis of pay gaps and pay equality practices.
Representation in decision-making bodies
Measurement of women's representation in senior management positions, executive committees (COMEX) and boards of directors.
Sexism and harassment prevention
Assessment of prevention systems and inclusive culture.
Work-life balance
Flexibility, parenting and workplace wellbeing policies.
Compliance & credibility
A framework aligned with legal requirements
Aligned with French laws (Equality Index, Rixain Act) and European directives
Only compliant companies can be certified
Complementary to the Professional Equality Index
Beyond compliance
Recognising concrete actions
WEL recognises the genuine commitments of companies, whatever their sector or operational realities, by acknowledging the concrete initiatives put in place, even when certain balances are structurally harder to reach.
The process
A process in 4 steps
Eligibility
~ 1 weekDiagnosis
~ 1 weekAnalysis
2 to 3 weeksCertification
Eligibility assessment
Verification of regulatory prerequisites and basic compliance.
On-site diagnosis
WEL teams intervene within your organisation for a structured diagnostic.
Analysis and expert review
In-depth review of the data collected by our expert committee.
Certification: not a verdict, a lever for transformation
Results delivery and definition of a sustainable progress trajectory.
Governance
An independent ethics committee
A committee of independent experts — HR directors, lawyers, researchers and executives — that guarantees the rigour, consistency and integrity of the WEL framework.
Impact
A lever for ESG value
Extra-financial valuation
Structure and objectivise your ESG commitments.
Strengthened ESG strategy
Integrate workplace equality into your sustainability reporting.
Tender advantage
A differentiating asset in public and private tenders.
Deliverables
Concrete results
At the end of the process, you receive operational deliverables to structure and showcase your commitment.
Personalised action plan
A structured, prioritised plan tailored to your challenges, with concrete actions and a roadmap to progress efficiently.
Extra-financial indicators report
A clear summary of your equality performance, to steer your strategy and showcase your commitments.
Communication kit
Key elements to promote your approach internally and externally, in line with your positioning.
Partner ecosystem
Access to committed stakeholders (training, support, awareness) to concretely deploy your actions.
Pricing
WEL support packages start from €3,900 and are adjusted to the size of your organisation and the scope of the diagnosis. A detailed brochure is available on request.
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