People & Purpose
Overview
With the start of the pandemic, progress for women in work is spiralling backwards. Working mothers have been forced to reduce their hours or quit their jobs as they balance their work and family responsibilities. The pandemic is a wake-up call for companies to put gender inclusion at the forefront of the corporate agenda. By helping women stay in the workforce, companies will not only benefit from a more robust talent pipeline but also better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
Learnings
- Existing and new challenges faced by women in the workplace, with a focus on the impact of caregiving especially during the pandemic
- Importance of allyship for advancing gender inclusion
- The way forward for organisations to support women in the future of work
Post Event Actions
- Reflect on current practices in your organisation to identify how you might better support women and caregivers
- Become an ally to help move the needle on gender inclusion through everyday actions
- Build a more empathetic and flexible environment where you support women in adapting to new ways of working
Speakers
MODERATOR
Peter Sargant
Chief Executive Officer
Community Business
Peter Sargant
Chief Executive Officer
Community Business
Peter Sargant is the CEO of Community Business, an NGO dedicated to advancing responsible and inclusive business practices across Asia. Peter is a dedicated D&I advocate and a champion for minority groups. He has served as a Board Member of AIDS Concern and is currently on Urban Light’s International Board.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
To lead, inspire and support businesses to have a positive impact on people and communities.
Denman Chan
Senior Director (Sales, Equality & Inclusion)
Procter & Gamble Hong Kong Ltd
Denman Chan
Senior Director (Sales, Equality & Inclusion)
Procter & Gamble Hong Kong Ltd
Denman is the Head of Sales at P&G Hong Kong & Macau, overseeing the Sales and Trade Marketing function. His extensive experiences cover different channels, categories and markets. Denman is also leading the regional Equality & Inclusion team, aspiring to create a world that everyone is valued, included and respected.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
Denman is passionate about embedding sustainability into a core business strategy, as a powerful force for good. He aspires advancing the local circular economy development, to stand against climate change.
Dr Lucy Jordan
Associate Professor
University of Hong Kong
Dr Lucy Jordan
Associate Professor
University of Hong Kong
Dr. Jordan is a trained social worker with PhD in Social Welfare. Her research and practice maintains a central commitment to addressing issues related to gender equality and decent work with a particular focus on Asian families in developing countries and less advantaged women in high-income societies.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
SDG3 Good health and well-being; SDG5 Gender equality; SDG8 Decent work and economic growth
Haryati Megumi Versace
Vice President
BlackRock
Haryati Megumi Versace
Vice President
BlackRock
Haryati Megumi Versace is a member of the Asia Client Business COO team in BlackRock based in Hong Kong. Prior to her current role, she was in the Client Onboarding team based in London for 2 years and in Singapore, where she started her career. Haryati is a CFA Charterholder.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
I am a strong advocate on gender equality and quality education as fundamental human rights and necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world.
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