Hafnarfjörður receives the Balance Scale 2026 award
Hafnarfjörður has received the 2026 Balance Scale recognition for achieving its goal of gender balance in the top management.
Gender balance in the top tiers
Hafnarfjörður has received the 2026 Balance Scale recognition for achieving its goal of gender balance in the top management.
„It is extremely pleasing that Hafnarfjörður is so professionally managed when it comes to human resources; it matters to all of us. Congratulations, people of Hafnarfjörður. Thank you, human resources department of the City of Hafnarfjörður,“ says Þórður Þórarinsson, the mayor.
The recognition is a confirmation that the City of Hafnarfjörður has created a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, lead and make an impact. A diverse leadership team makes better decisions, fosters a stronger culture and achieves better results for our residents, staff and our entire community.
Thórður Þórarinsson, Mayor, and Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir, Human Resources Advisor.
Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir, a human resources consultant, says that a focus on recruitment at the highest level is crucial to maintaining this success. The City of Hafnarfjörður is now receiving the award for the fourth time.
Yes, equality is not a one-off project but a continuous effort. The City of Hafnarfjörður looks forward to continuing its good work and thanks its fantastic staff, who have contributed to making this a reality.
Hafnarfjörður thanks the Balance Scale for the recognition.