Sustainability Report / 2024

Diversity and inclusiveness

GRI 3-3, 405-1, 405-2

Uzbektelecom JSC adheres to the principle of equality and inclusiveness, creating conditions for professional growth for employees regardless of gender, age, race, or other characteristics.

In 2024, there were no reported cases of discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or other grounds at the Company. The Company complies with the principles of equal opportunities enshrined in a number of internal regulatory documents (codes and policies), and all employees of the Company have access to complaint mechanisms and can contact the Company through internal feedback channels.

The Company’s policy is based on a fair approach to work, a system of incentives, and the provision of benefits. All full-time employees are covered by a life insurance program. Medical care is provided to 5,154 employees, and 558 employees took advantage of their right to parental leave in 2024.

In the reporting year, there was a significant increase in the number of women in management positions compared to previous periods, which indicates progress in the development and support of female leadership in the workforce.

Gender structure of personnel by position, number of employees

2021 2022 2023 2024
Indicators Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Line positions 11,808 4,441 12,179 4,483 11,907 4,295 11,601 4,099
Management positions 962 96 973 112 1,117 139 1,019 106

Staff structure by position and age, persons

2021 2022 2023 2024
Indicators Line positions Management positions Line positions Management positions Line positions Management positions Line positions Management positions
Up to 30 years 4,904 89 4,810 96 4,579 108 4,046 86
30-50 8,821 764 9,257 773 9,012 929 8,997 841
Over 50 2,524 205 2,595 216 2,611 219 2,657 198

In 2024, the Company provided financial support to employees with disabilities, allocating 351 million sum as disability benefits.

Gender equality and the Committee on Women’s Affairs

GRI 406-1

Gender equality is one of the Company’s core values, as equal opportunities are directly linked to women’s well-being and have a significant impact on their professional and personal development. The Company has a Women’s Committee, as 25 % of the total number of employees are women. a special commission has been established to promote gender equality and empower women in the Company. Order №-257 dated June 28, 2022, was also issued and the Regulations of the Council for the Improvement of Legal Conditions for Women and Men were developed.

When the Company’s hotline receives calls about women’s issues, the Committee looks into them and gives advice on labor rights, professional development, and personal and family problems. in addition, the Committee participates in the development and implementation of corporate policies aimed at supporting work-life balance, including flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, and other measures. Special attention is paid to women’s education and professional growth — the Committee promotes their training, including obtaining a second higher education and developing key competencies.

In accordance with the Women’s Committee’s Work Plan for 2024, the following events were organized for female employees at the head office and branches:

  • Sports competitions (chess, checkers, table tennis, volleyball, etc.) were held to increase the physical activity of women working in labor collectives;
  • Regular participation of women in the weekly initiative «Sport is the source of health» aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle was ensured;
  • The necessary conditions were created for female employees to visit sports halls;
  • An intellectual game called «Quiz» has been organized to raise spiritual awareness, promote a culture of reading, and popularize scientific knowledge.
  • Spiritual and educational events were held under the slogan «Aziz va mukaddas ayol» in honor dated March 8, International Women’s Day;
  • The «Hon Atlas» festival was held to promote national clothing and traditions;
  • Organized celebrations dedicated to the 32nd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including the awarding of female employees and festive gatherings in collectives and others.

Support for motherhood

GRI 401–3

In 2024, 558 women took maternity and/or childcare leave. of these, 98 female employees returned to work after their leave ended. The average duration of childcare leave in the reporting year was 365 days.

Number of employees who took maternity leave and childcare leave

2021 2022 2023 2024
Indicators Men Female Men Female Men Female Men Female
Number of employees entitled to maternity leave or childcare leave (according to the Labor Code of RUz) 0 1,131 0 1,101 0 1,022 0 558
Number of employees who took maternity leave and childcare leave 0 1,131 0 1,101 0 1,022 0 558
Average length of childcare leave in the reporting year, days 0 365 0 365 0 365 0 365

go to the next section

Information security