OBJECTIVES
OMNES Education is progressing to become a group where #health, #safety, #diversity, #equality and #inclusion are fully assured for all its students and employees.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
In an increasingly unequal and diverse world, it is crucial to develop a comprehensive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policy that reflects and promotes inclusivity. This policy should aim to ensure gender equality by achieving a balanced representation of women and men, while implementing effective measures to prevent sexual and gender-based violence. Furthermore, it must promote diversity by fully integrating individuals from various cultural and social backgrounds, while also ensuring the inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals and those with disabilities.
By adopting a holistic and inclusive approach, we can foster a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive work and study environment for everyone.
gender equality
Group Agreement on Professional Equality between Women and Men
Group Agreement on Professional Equality between Women and Men signed in 2023
In 2023, we signed an agreement to promote professional equality between women and men within our organization. This agreement marks a significant step forward in our commitment to equity and inclusion.
The main objectives of the agreement are to
- Reducing wage disparities
- Promoting diversity in positions of responsibility
- Improving working conditions
Furthermore, a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) has been developed to further advance our efforts and comply with European regulations. The GEP specifically emphasizes women’s access to leadership positions, training, the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, and the integration of gender equality into our programs.
Gender Equality Committee
Gender Equality Committee
As part of the follow-up to the 2023 agreement, OMNES Education has established the EFH Pro Committee. This committee is tasked with evaluating the results related to gender equality and will propose new measures for progress to the governing bodies. It will ensure effective internal communication and collaborate with experts to continually enhance our practices in support of gender equality.
Actions to promote gender equality and combat sexism in the workplace
OMNES Education joins initiatives to promote gender equality and combat sexism in the workplace
- The Global Compact Accelerator for Gender Equality, an initiative that brings together 650 organizations and companies worldwide, aims to advance Sustainable Development Goal 5.
- The UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPS) program, which commits to seven key principles in support of gender equality in the corporate sector.
- In January 2025, OMNES will join the #StopE initiative against everyday sexism in the workplace, a project led by the French Association of Diversity Managers (AFMD), of which it is a member.
FOCUS ON ‘GIRLS AND SCIENCE
Encouraging gender diversity in the tech professions
Hello Tech Girl, a program launched by our engineering school ECE, enables middle-school girls to meet our future female engineering graduates. This sponsorship gives them the opportunity to discover how an engineering school works, as well as the different studies and careers possible in this field. For a hands-on immersion experience, the schoolgirls and their mentors visit four partner companies together, and talk with female engineers.
disability inclusion
700
Students with
disabilities
42
Disability advisors
trained
To train the managers of tomorrow, we rely on diversity and its richness. We encourage the integration of students from all backgrounds, with varied social situations and profiles. We are actively involved in equal opportunities and access to education for all.
We have set up a network of 42 trained disability advisors on all our campuses. Their missions include :
- Guidance for disabled students before and during their studies.
- Ongoing psychological support.
- Coordination of a multidisciplinary team to draw up the Disabled Student Support Plan (PAEH).
Together, they make the necessary decisions. All the school’s services are available at every key moment: registration, entrance exams, campus life, exams, work experience, study abroad, etc.
OMNES Education is strengthening its commitment to inclusion with the signing of a disability agreement approved by the DRIEETS for the 2024–2026 period.
This agreement is based on five key areas of action:
- Recruitment: a target of 15 hires under the BOETH* framework by 2026 through targeted actions (permanent and fixed-term contracts, work-study programs, internships).
- Job retention: individualized support, workplace accommodations, skills assessments, and job reclassification.
- Training: dedicated sessions for recruiters, HR teams, disability officers, and managers to better integrate disability into professional practices.
- Awareness and communication: ongoing initiatives, shared resources on the intranet, and promotion of the disability mission both internally and externally.
- Responsible procurement: increased use of the sheltered and adapted employment sector (ESATs, adapted companies, self-employed workers with disabilities).
A dedicated coordinator oversees the implementation of this agreement and provides daily support to the teams.
LGBT + inclusion
At OMNES Education, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all staff, faculty members, and students.
We ensure equal rights and fair treatment, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
In response to the continued presence of LGBTQIA+ discrimination in higher education, we stand with those who experience such injustices and actively work toward a more inclusive society.
In June 2025, OMNES Education signed the LGBT+ Higher Education Commitment Charter, reaffirming its dedication to equality and the visibility of LGBT+ individuals.
Actions are set up in collaboration with our expert partner l’Autre Cercle :
- Ensure an inclusive study and work environment
- Raise awareness and train students, faculty, and staff on LGBT+ inclusion (over 300 people trained)
- Prevent discrimination and take action against anti-LGBT+ violence
- Provide a safe and confidential space to welcome and support LGBT+ individuals
- Assess our practices through a campus-wide review and implement an action plan for continuous improvement
Health & well-being
for students & employees
Ensuring a safe, inclusive and caring learning and working environment is a priority for OMNES Education, to guarantee the well-being of all our communities.
To this end, a comprehensive GBSV prevention program has been set up in all schools. Psychological units and a free medical hotline are also available to students.
For employees, a QLWC plan for each department and school has been co-constructed and is currently being rolled out with a team of dedicated project managers. In addition, a hotline is available 24 hours a day, and HR advisors are on hand to support employees.
Gender-Based & Sexual Violence
To protect our students and employees from all forms of violence and discrimination, we have set up a comprehensive system to prevent and deal with gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV) on all our campuses.
This device includes :
- Training of a network of GBSV referents: 20 GBSV referents have been trained from among employee managers, those in charge of community life and student members of the BDE, spread across 15 campuses. In all, 450 people have been trained to better understand and manage these situations.
- “BeSignal” reporting platforms: Available since 2024 on all campuses, these platforms make it easy and secure to report any incident of GBSV or discrimination.
- Case processing: Implementation of specific measures to deal with reported cases.
This initiative aims to guarantee a safe and inclusive environment for all our students and employees, by ensuring effective and caring handling of GBSV situations. We are committed to maintaining and strengthening this system to prevent all forms of violence and discrimination.
psychological helpline
In an ever-changing educational environment, our priority is to offer comprehensive support, both pedagogical and personal. Aware of the challenges students can face, we have put in place tools to support them at every stage of their journey.
We offer :
- A psychological and listening unit available 24/7.
- Sessions with a psychologist on some campuses.
- EDI referents (disability, VSS, inclusion…) are available on each campus.
The hotline is also available to employees.
QLWC
Since January 2024, an ambitious Quality of Life and Working Conditions (QLWC) approach has been in place, marking a decisive turning point for employee well-being and improved working conditions. To date, 23 action plans have been deployed in 15 schools, 10 campuses and 5 departments, under the supervision of 24 specialized project managers.
Examples of actions implemented :
- Annual QWL (Quality of Work Life) Week held in June 2025, in France and internationally, open to all employees, with workshops on stress management, back exercises, meditation, sleep, and more
- Development of a Right to Disconnect Charter and implementation of “Focus Fridays”
- Introduction of regular communication rituals to present the Group’s key challenges to all employees and celebrate collective achievements
- Organization of reverse management meetings (“inverted CODIR”) to encourage dialogue between all stakeholders
