Despite the progress of recent years, many APAC companies still face challenges in meeting their DEI commitments. Annick de Vanssay shares some perspectives on what's worked for her company, food services giant Sodexo.
Promoting belonging in the workplace starts with leaders: they must exhibit behaviour that invites belonging, says Katherine Parente, Chief People Officer at Pegasystems.
The Global Head of D&I at Cognizant highlights the need for businesses to address menopause as part of sustaining diverse experiences in the workplace, as menopausal individuals become one of the fastest-growing demographics in the workforce.
When people with diverse perspectives and experiences collaborate, they challenge each other's assumptions and ideas, leading to more creative and innovative solutions, says the VP & HR Head for Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India.
Leaders have a responsibility to cultivate an organisational culture that supports women from their very first day, by addressing the self-sabotage of imposter syndrome.
DEI regression hinders talent retention, says new DDI report, showing that as number of companies with DEI programmes drop, over 40% of senior leaders who are women and minorities plan to quit to advance.
Communication skills and networking with other women in the sector can help more women enter and make their mark in cybersecurity, says security engineer Jessie Jamieson.