Great Workplaces
A list of organizations that not only provide equal opportunity but also are sensitive to the needs of women. If you believe that your organization also belongs here then write to our panel of Women Icons
Thought Leadership
Starting at Hewllet Packard more than two decades ago in a business development role before assuming a product-focused position, Vivian Chua today leads the Singapore business as Managing Director, with additional responsibilities for Malaysia operations. An ideal inspiration for many women aiming for #TheCornerOffice.
#womenleaders #genderequality #letsbreaktheglassceilingtogether
#Sisterhood is such a poignant expression for women supporting each other. And this time the President & CEO of Otis Elevator Co., Judy Marks has pledged to increase gender diversity in the organisation and close the gender gap in the global leadership team. Sitting in #TheCornerOffice there cannot be a better way of “sending the elevator down” for those who are deserving and waiting for their turn!
#genderdiversity #halftheworld #eachforequal #equalitycantwait #letsbreaktheglassceilingtogether Paradigm for Parity
Vimala Menon has been on the board of Malaysian telco Digi Telecommunications since 2015. #MorePowerToHer
Digi is recognised for strong commitment to diversity & inclusion. 43% of their Board is represented by women and they are one of the Top 100 public listed companies to achieve the 30% women on the board ambition in Malaysia. Kudos to them. #equalitycantwait
#genderequality #letsbreaktheglassceilingtogether #womeniconz
WIN Feed
Janice Tan
More women in Singapore are looking to go back to the workplace after one to two years of being stay-at-home mums, with more than 70 percent of them having had a tertiary education, according to official statistics. With Singapore’s tight labour market and ageing population, it makes sense for employers to relook their hiring practices and r…[Read more]
Tina Williams
I woke up to this news and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it! Kamala Harris, a woman and a woman of Indian – Jamaican descent and the best person for the job. How wonderful that, in this case, she GOT the job and is on the ticket to run as VP. Today, let more women and girls, be inspired to aim the best that they can be. An ambitious…[Read more]
Hemant
A Book that everyone should read!!
Helen Miles
Women do more household work than men, even if they are breadwinners (ref: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/12/us/the-household-work-men-and-women-do-and-why.html). While the statistics may show an improvement over the years, we are far from achieving parity. For women to be able to achieve a healthy work-life balance, it is important that…[Read more]
Recent Reviews
"I have recently joined john Deere and I have to say, it's the first organisation where I see equal men and women capacity in the teams that I have come..."
"IBM is a great place to work if you keep your customer and user centricity. It’s also a great place if you drive your work with sincerity and strategy"
"It’s a very good organization to work with,colleagues and bosses are friendly and professional and one can groom herself in here very well ."
"Its a test of endurance. There is a circle of trust you can form with the women. Leverage that. Strong women support. Ask for help if you struggle."
Gender Equality News, Trends & Insights
Women Speak
Dato Aliyah Karen
CEO, MAA Medicare Charitable Foundation, Malaysia
Equal access to opportunities at the workplace. End presumptions that woman will be less productive if they are married, pregnant and have kids.
Shamila Gopalan
CEO & Founder, HerWit, Australia
Re-evaluate perceptions and eliminate biases for senior management roles, remove the gender pay gap and make work/life balance a priority for employees – Companies need to play a vital role in supporting mothers by working together to agree on a fair and balanced workplace that will promote productivity, while also allowing flexibility and the option to work remotely where possible.
Dr Pauline Crawford
CEO of Corporate Heart International, USA
Equality does not mean we do the same old things men have always done. Business itself by nature needs to shift to the infinite, open minded, heartfelt game… and the mix of players makes that work. Humanize the workplace, blend life and work, men and women in conversations for mutual success. Change the boardroom set up to be closer to equal number of men and women with diverse influences and open minds to co-create new business.
Abha Banerjee
Founder & Chief Mentor, Success India and Founder, Asia Leaders Consortium, Indonesia
Gender Equality started as a Women’s issue, but it also became a corporate issue, government issue and men’s issue which added more momentum and critical mass over the last decade.
Shanti Shamdasani
President, ASEAN International Advocacy, Indonesia.
Men must educate other men, who behave “less dignified” when it comes to women and to make these “men” aware that women and men are same.
Ashley Galina Dudarenok
Founder, Alarice International & Chozan, Hong Kong
Professional women rarely seek help from others and this is one of their biggest mistakes. Trying to achieve everything by themselves, trying to prove that they can do it all alone and make it all by themselves has a flip side and that inability to ask and receive help is a major drawback.
Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir
Noted socio-political activist and writer, Malaysia
We need more pro-active measures to diversify the workplace and elevate women and give them their due and put an end to Manels - discussion panels where there are no women at all.
Dr Wendy Liew
Director & Founder, The Image Creator Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Changing and building more gender-inclusive workplace culture needs the participation of men to realize it. We need men as women’s spouses, brothers, friends or colleagues to support and show solidarity with their wives, sisters, daughters, colleagues for a more gender-balanced world. Make Gender Equality a Value, Not a Priority. for Sustainability. Priorities can change, Values do not.
Neelam Saxena
Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Indian Railways and Author, India
We need women who have achieved something …. howsoever small or big it may be! And there are hundreds of them. Someone needs to just tell their story to the world.