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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 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) policy that reflects and promotes inclusion. 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 learning 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 represents a step forward in our commitment to equity and inclusion and will be renewed based on employee proposals in 2026.
The main objectives of the agreement are to
- Reducing wage disparities
- Promoting diversity in management positions
- Improving working conditions
Furthermore, a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) has been developed in 2024 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 proposed 18 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.
- Finally, the fight against sexual and gender-based violence is also a priority (see the dedicated chapter below).
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
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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 establishment of its Disability Mission and 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, as part of the CSR departement, 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 for all campuses, 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
Intergenerational inclusion
OMNES Education signed the Club Landoy 50+ Charter in April 2026 and has launched several initiatives to promote intergenerational inclusion as a driver of well-being and collective enrichment:
- A special “Green Café” on “The clash of generations: luck or misfortune?” featuring expert Frédérique Jeske and our specialist researcher Serge Guérin, to outline the key issues surrounding this topic;
- The creation of a working group that has formulated 60 proposals to foster intergenerational cooperation within the company, which serve as the foundation for a corporate agreement currently being drafted;
- The development and distribution of an intergenerational resource kit to all employees, providing them with the necessary tools to understand and take action.
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.
Finally, a “QVCT Week” (Quality of Life and Working Conditions) is organized annually by the CSR department: numerous practical and theoretical workshops are offered to all employees to promote self-care and care for others. (Examples of workshops: stress management, mental health first aid, yoga practice, improving sleep, non-violent communication, etc.).
Gender-Based & Sexual Violence (GBSV)
As part of the National Action Plan (MESR) against GBSV in higher education (2021-2025), and to protect our students and staff from all forms of violence and discrimination, we have implemented a system for the prevention and management of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across all our campuses.
This system includes :
- Identification and training of a GBSV referents network: 20 GBSV referents, spread across all our campuses, have been identified and trained to support students reporting acts of GBSV and to handle any GBSV-related situations. All students in student unions (BDE) also receive annual training on the prevention of GBSV and discrimination. Simultaneously, all managers, as well as staff responsible for student and campus life, are trained on GBSV, discrimination, and everyday sexism in the workplace.members of the BDE, spread across 15 campuses. In all, 450 people have been trained to better understand and manage these situations.
- Confidential reporting platform: Available since 2024 on all campuses, this platform allows students to securely and confidentially report any GBSV or discrimination incident. Employees, for their part, can report issues using the dedicated alert email address available to them.
- Case processing and management: Implementation of a specific procedure for handling reports and issuing sanctions in proven cases, managed by the school GBSV referents for students and by the HR Department for employees.
This system aims to guarantee a safe and inclusive environment for all our students and staff by ensuring efficient and transparent management of GBSV and discrimination 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.
Student mental health has become a priority for several of our schools. Ongoing discussions are underway to adapt our systems and best address this issue.
Quality of life and Working Conditions (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, 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
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