policies

Non-Discrimination Policy

The employees of Kaaitheater treat each other with respect and do not discriminate based on gender, any so-called race, skin colour, nationality or ethnic origin, social origin, religion or philosophy of life, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth, maternity, wealth, marital status, political belief, trade union belief, current or future health condition, disability, a physical or genetic characteristic, birth, language or age.

In the performance of their duties, employees shall be alert to unwanted and prohibited distinctions between persons and to the possible discriminatory effects of certain statements, actions, behaviours or measures. 

Should such distinctions and/or discriminatory effects nevertheless occur, colleagues shall address the person(s) involved and inform the supervisor or the designated confidential advisor.

At all times and through all layers of the organisation, employees must feel supported in not participating in discrimination and in standing up against it. 

Preventing discrimination starts with the conduct of managers being a good example. Managers make the subject accessible and discussable. They create an environment in which employees always feel free and safe to report any abuse. 

Employees of Kaaitheater also act according to the provisions of this clause towards external organisations, visitors, partners. Kaaitheater also commits to informing visitors, suppliers, customers and others that it will not take into account any questions or wishes of a discriminatory nature.

Kaaitheater makes the necessary efforts to provide equal opportunities for everyone in recruitment, training and advancement.

Kaaitheater commits itself to making adjustments, as far as reasonable, at the request of people with disabilities, in order to neutralise the limiting influence of an unadapted environment on the participation of a person with a disability.

Dealing with People and Resources Correctly

Kaaitheater is committed to creating a healthy, welcoming and respectful environment for everyone involved in achieving our mission. To achieve this, we actively pursue an integrity policy and consistently translate the values and principles of non-discrimination, fair practice and good governance into practice. We do this throughout our operations, both in our internal and external collaborations.

As an institute, Kaaitheater has an important task in providing a framework for current social themes (such as climate change, the decolonisation debate, the #metoo movement, etc.), which call for reflection, reaction and translation into practice. We are aware that Kaaitheater is just as much a product of a specific context and a particular history, which itself demands reflection and awareness. Procedures and principles form the basis, but it is our actions that count. We realize that there are blind spots and that we sometimes miss the mark. As an organisation, we want to learn continuously and we are open to feedback and suggestions on how to comply with the principles below even better.

Integriteitsbeleid

Kaaitheater onderkent dat de effecten van racisme, seksisme en andere systemisch aanwezige vooroordelen en vooringenomenheid diep ingebed zijn in onze samenleving, inclusief het culturele veld waar wij ons in bewegen. Kaaitheater tolereert geen enkel ongepast of grensoverschrijdend gedrag, geweld of machtsmisbruik. We werken actief aan het creëren van een klimaat waarin iedereen zich met respect behandeld weet en waar ruimte is voor verschil. Hiertoe nemen we structurele maatregelen. 

  • We vertalen onze visie op respectvol gedrag in een set aan richtlijnen, waarin we concreet benoemen wat grensoverschrijdend gedrag is en wat iemand kan doen wanneer die hiermee geconfronteerd wordt. We stellen ons hierbij lerend op én we leven de richtlijnen na. 
    Lees hier onze Richtlijnen voor samen zijn in Kaaitheater.
  • Op regelmatige tijdstippen organiseren we infosessies voor de medewerkers van het team inclusief de avondploeg waarin we het integriteitsbeleid van Kaaitheater toelichten.
  • We maken ervaringen van ongepast en grensoverschrijdend gedrag bespreekbaar door het onderwerp actief op de agenda’s van onze teamoverlegmomenten te plaatsen.
  • Binnen Kaaitheater werken twee vertrouwenspersonen, verschillend aan elkaar, die gekend en beschikbaar zijn.
  • We steunen Engagement en onderschrijven de Call for engagement to end sexism in the arts.

Fair Practice

Kaaitheater wholeheartedly endorses the principles and practices of Juist is Juist where solidarity, transparency, sustainability and responsibility are pursued at all times and in all (artistic) collaborations. We value all work and use specific regulations only for their intended purpose, and that in the strictest sense. In negotiations we are aware of our (power) position. Kaaitheater provides written agreements in which all expectations and modalities are transparently communicated. We consistently start from legal and solidarity-based basic principles in negotiations. Kaaitheater insures employees and volunteers with a comprehensive insurance package. Payments of performances follow at least the CAO Performing Arts, and in the case of self-employed performers, at least the equivalent of the wage cost applies as a fee. We take into account the status of people from precarious groups with whom we work and always look for the most appropriate form of employment.

Goed Bestuur

Kaaitheater wholeheartedly endorses the principles and practices of Juist is Juist where solidarity, transparency, sustainability and responsibility are pursued at all times and in all (artistic) collaborations. We value all work and use specific regulations only for their intended purpose, and that in the strictest sense. In negotiations we are aware of our (power) position. Kaaitheater provides written agreements in which all expectations and modalities are transparently communicated. We consistently start from legal and solidarity-based basic principles in negotiations. Kaaitheater insures employees and volunteers with a comprehensive insurance package. Payments of performances follow at least the CAO Performing Arts, and in the case of self-employed performers, at least the equivalent of the wage cost applies as a fee. We take into account the status of people from precarious groups with whom we work and always look for the most appropriate form of employment.