Bcc Iccrea and Adecco Roll Out New Gender‑Inclusion Initiatives in Italy

The Bcc Iccrea banking group has launched a ‘Leadership femminile’ programme for its staff in the Ravenna, Forlì and Imola branches, financed by Fondosviluppo. The initiative aims to boost female employees’ leadership potential through merit‑based training, personalised coaching, and a culture of inclusion.

Adecco’s Chief Marketing Officer Virginia Stagni outlined the company’s broader DE&I strategy, which includes gender‑parity certification, unconscious‑bias training and dedicated “Punti Viola” hubs. Stagni highlighted Italy’s position at 85th in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 and a 17‑point occupational gap between men and women, underscoring the need for structural policy changes and cultural shift within workplaces.