Revolutionizing the gender-responsive work-life balance through comprehensive targeting of employees well-being and mental health

ongoing

CAREvolution endeavors to address entrenched gender stereotypes within workplace settings and advocate for enhanced work-life balance, empowering both employees and employers. Recognizing the imperative to challenge conventional gender norms, the project places particular emphasis on fostering equitable distribution of caregiving responsibilities, including active fatherhood participation. Through targeted educational and awareness-raising efforts, CAREvolution aims to enlighten professionals (employees, employers and social partners) regarding the myriad benefits associated with embracing active engagement in care duties, fostering personal well-being and nurturing mental health of (especially male) individuals. The activities will be co-developed with youth representing the future work force of participating countries (Slovenia, Croatia and Romania). Throughout the project and array of activities will be executed for the chosen target groups – a specific set of gender-responsive measures will be developed for organizations, resulting in tailor-made Gender Equality Plans. Moreover, a universal module will be developed, fostering in-depth understanding of the intertwine of work-life balance, mental health and gender stereotypes, deployed on the CAREvolution interactive online tool. Moreover, the initiative equips employers with requisite tools and insights to develop and foster (inter)national exchange on family-friendly policies and practices, and cultivate gender-responsive organizational frameworks, thereby nurturing inclusive workplace cultures. By fostering stakeholder engagement and facilitating capacity-building endeavors, CAREvolution strives to cultivate environments devoid of gender-based discrimination, while concurrently raising awareness regarding the detrimental ramifications of pervasive gender stereotypes on work-life balance. Ultimately, the project aspires to narrow the gender care gap and advance workplace equality.