Here Are 5 Amazing Malaysian Companies That Empower Women
Society is steadily moving toward gender equality, and it is clear that Malaysia is taking this sustainable development goal seriously. It is comforting to know that even in the biggest companies in the country, women have a seat at the table.
However, there is still more to be done. As Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, put it: “We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.”
So, what are some of the most empowering workplaces in Malaysia for women?
5 Malaysian companies that empower women
1. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Recognised in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021, HPE has had a long history of empowering women. At HPE, work-life balance is an absolute priority, hence its motto: “We work to live, we don’t live to work.” Because of these principles, HPE makes sure its employees enjoy plenty of benefits:
- Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers for up to 6 months
- Option to transition to part-time work for new parents for up to 36 months
- Encouraged to leave the office three hours early for one Friday per month
- Programs for working mothers returning to work after maternity leave
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2. KPMG Malaysia
Many female professionals juggle their responsibilities as working mothers. However, KPMG aims to provide women with a support system that will allow them to be successful in and out of the home. This goal is supported by a number of initiatives, like internal parent support groups and family-based activities. Thus, women do not have to choose one aspect of their life over another. KPMG benefits for women and mothers include:
- Bring-Your-Kids-to-Work day
- Women@Work internal group that champions gender diversity
- Flexi-hours, flexi-place work, and autonomy to decide the best schedule for the day
3. Digi.Com
Digi.Com is one of the few Malaysian companies to land on Bloomberg's 2021 Gender Equality Index. This recognition shines a light on the telecommunications company's efforts to bring transparency to the workplace in terms of gender-related practices and policies. Initiatives and benefits include:
- Six months of maternity leave
- Flexible working hours
- Free access to online learning platforms
- Mobile phone plan for employees
4. KPJ Healthcare Berhad
With good feedback and employee reviews, KPJ has been recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia by HR Asia in 2018 and 2020. The company boasts of various benefits that including:
- Postgraduate scholarships for continuing studies
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity medical benefits
5. CIMB Group
Work-life balance is important and at CIMB, they take that seriously. The company has a work-life initiative or “Workplace Wellness@CIMB” to help staff attain their professional and personal goals. It is no surprise that the company was lauded with the Best Malaysian Organisation at TalentCorp’s LIFE AT WORK award in 2019. Some of the benefits employees enjoy include:
- Six months of maternity leave
- Financial assistance and flexi-work arrangements for parents of children with special needs
- Childcare centres and nursing rooms for mothers in the office
- 30-day paternity leave for first-time fathers
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