Top Tips for Entering The Times Top 50 for Gender Equality
Top Tips for Entering The Times Top 50 for Gender Equality
Emily Rona-Roper, Inclusion Campaign Manager shares five top tips for entering The Times Top 50 for Gender Equality 2025 listing.
Entering The Times Top 50 for Gender Equality isn’t just about recognition – it’s also about demonstrating your commitment to gender equity and positioning yourself as a trailblazer. 
The awards recognise and celebrate organisations that champion greater gender equity at work and can demonstrate progress towards creating fairer, more equitable workplaces.   
But it doesn’t stop there. Participation offers a unique opportunity to have a specialist adviser review your current policies and connect with like-minded organisations and leaders in the industry.
Organisations that have taken part report significant benefits:
Whether you’re entering for the first time or have entered numerous times before, these practical tips offer quick and effective ways to support your submission.
5 Tips for a Successful Submission
1. Be clear and concise
Use plain English, avoiding jargon or acronyms. Assume the assessors are unfamiliar with your organisation’s specific policies or practices, so explain even what might seem obvious.
2. Show your impact
Illustrate the tangible outcomes of your efforts. Identify what data or evidence you need to demonstrate success, and collaborate with colleagues to gather this information.
3. Start early
Apply for the application form in advance and begin drafting your responses as soon as possible. A well-prepared submission takes time.
4. Learn from the best
Review the 2024 Insights Report for case studies and examples of high-performing answers. These can help you understand what makes a submission stand out.
5. Engage internally
Treat the application process as a collaborative effort. Involve stakeholders across your organisation to ensure your submission reflects a comprehensive picture of your progress.
How we can support you
At Business in the Community (BITC), our Inclusion Advisers take an intersectional approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We go beyond protected characteristics, addressing areas like neurodiversity and socio-economic inclusion. Our experts can support you with:
We can help you make your submission the best it can be. Get in touch with our Advisory team.
Next steps
Join our webinar: The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 Launch – 12 December 2024
Applications close: 7 February 2025
Click here to view the 2024 listmakers
