This International Women’s Day, 30% Club UK celebrates the UK’s leading women CEOs
Women in Business: czy kobiety muszą być super-bohaterkami, żeby zasiadać w zarządach i radach nadzorczych
30% Club Poland został zaproszony do bardzo ciekawego wydarzenia w cyklu „Women in Business”, które odbyło się 6 marca w siedzibie Grupy Żywiec w Warszawie.
Spotkanie rozpoczęło inspirujące wystąpienie Jej Ekscelencji, Pani Ambasador Królestwa Niderlandów, Daphne Bergsma, a w panelu podjęty był ciekawy temat: czy kobiety muszą być super-bohaterkami, żeby zasiadać w zarządach i radach nadzorczych.
Dyskusji, zamiast na przeszkodach koncentrowała się na metodach i rozwiązaniach które pomogą zwiększyć różnorodność i inkluzywność w zarządach i radach nadzorczych. W 140-tu największych spółkach giełdowych, kobiety stanowią jedynie 18% członków zarządów i rad nadzorczych. Postęp w stosunku do lat ubiegłych jest bardzo mały, a kobiety wnoszą nieocenioną i trudną do zastąpienia wartość w proces zarządzania. Ważnym tematem poruszonym przez panelistki było macierzyństwo, proces wychowania i edukacji, gdzie od najmłodszych lat postulaty DEI powinny być wpajane.
- Dr hab. Ewa Flaszyńska, dyrektor departamentu Rynku Pracy w Ministerstwie Rodziny, Pracy i Polityki Społecznej,
W panelu wystąpiły:
- Dr hab. Ewa Flaszyńska, dyrektor departamentu Rynku Pracy w Ministerstwie Rodziny, Pracy i Polityki Społecznej,
- Magdalena Brzezińska, Corporate Affairs Director, członkini Zespołu Zarządzającego Grupy Żywiec
- Dr Marta Derlacz – Wawrowska, dyrektor Employment Law w TVN Warner Bros. Discovery,
- Marta Olczak-Klimek, patner w Kancelarii Olczak-Klimek van der Kroft Węgiełek – Kancelaria Radców Prawnych OKW.
- Aleksandra Włodarczyk, współzałożycielka 30% Club w Polsce.
Panel poprowadziła
- Katarzyna Łasak, koordynatorka 30% Club Poland
Patronat:
- Ambasada Królestwa Niderlandów w Polsce
Organizatorzy:
- Niderlandzko – Polska Izba Handlowa
- Belgian Business Chamber (BBC),
- Polsko – Hiszpańska Izba Gospodarcza
- Włoska Izba Handlowo Przemysłowa w Polsce
- Polsko – Szwajcarska Izba Handlowa
Sponsor:
Grupa Żywiec sp. z o. o.
Dziękujemy Organizatorom za zaproszenie na to wspaniałe wydarzenie i cieszymy się, że nasz głos jest coraz bardziej słyszalny!
‘When we recognise women, the Country excels’
On 23rd February, Rejina Rahim and Geetha Kandiah, representing the 30% Club Malaysia, attended the Women’s Ministry Dialogue session, held at one of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
It was a meeting of minds and a very engaging session!
Working in groups, split by various interest topics, issues were derived from a lab style discussion amongst group members, who were also tasked to come up with proposed solutions.
Out of 10 topic groups, 4 groups were selected to present their ideas.
Working as part of the “Women and Leadership” group, two key issues were prioritised, namely 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 and 𝑤𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠.
It was presented by Rejina and Ts. Dr. Mahaletchumy Arujanan from Malaysia Board of Technologists to the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri as well as the officials from her Ministry.
It was a very fruitful session where collaboration, healthy discussion and many issues were raised. Change is a journey that happens in an ecosystem and takes time.
We look forward to more collaboration as we work towards a future of gender equality, financial empowerment and equal access to health and well-being measures for women.
30% is not ceiling but a starting point.
30% Club Malaysia and Accenture hosted Board CV Writing Workshop
In the ever-evolving realm of corporate representation, women have excelled at promoting their companies, articulating their strengths, and positioning their organisations for success.
However, when it comes to advocating for themselves, many women encounter obstacles. Presenting their best selves to the world can feel like a daunting task.
Recognising this challenge, 30% Club Malaysia, in partnership with Accenture Malaysia recently hosted a transformative Board CV Writing Workshop facilitated by seasoned expert Raj Kumar Paramanathan, Managing Partner of CnetG Asia and Steering Committee Member of the 30% Club Malaysia.
The workshop provided a platform for the 20 women participants to enhance their skills in board placement and recruitment, while offering a valuable networking opportunity for them.
Raj’s experience and expertise in executive and board search and selection, combined with his encouragement to participants, fostered a truly enriching learning experience where key takeaways from the workshop included:
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- Utilisation of Prime Real Estate: The first 1/3 page of a CV, often known as “prime real estate,” is crucial. Effective presentation in this section is paramount, as research suggests that readers form initial impressions in just 6 seconds.
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- AOE Table: The Area of Expertise (AOE) table serves as a powerful self-assessment tool, aiding in identifying Most Significant Achievements (MSA), strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest. This structured approach helps participants gain clarity on their professional profiles.
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- STAR Format: When describing achievements or responding to interview questions, utilising the STAR (Situation-Task-Action-Results) format ensures clarity and relevance, enabling succinct articulation of experiences and their impact.
Additionally, participants were advised to:
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- Engage in Self-Reflection: Take time to identify and articulate the three best attributes.
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- Eliminate Fillers: Remove unnecessary jargon and fillers from CVs, prioritising clarity and conciseness.
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- Develop an Action Plan: Commit to completing CVs by taking concrete steps toward refining and finalising professional profiles.
The 30% Club Malaysia’s signature Board CV Writing Workshop equips participants with tools, tips, and confidence to navigate the competitive landscape of board placements. By empowering women to represent themselves effectively, initiatives like these contribute to achieving greater gender diversity in boardrooms.
Our thanks goes out to Accenture Malaysia for generously hosting this event, underscoring their commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace!
Making Waves: Nurul Ain meets Hanneke Smits, 30% Club Global
Nurul Ain Abdul Latif, our new brand new Chair of 30% Club Malaysia and Executive Chair at PwC Malaysia, met with Hanneke Smits, CEO of BNY Mellon Investment Management & Global Chair of the 30% Club Global.
Fueled by passion and purpose, they delved into 2024’s focal points for both the Global and Malaysia Chapter.
From upcoming events to impactful activities, the stage is set for transformation and growth!
French firm must do more to reach 40% female ExCo target
French companies are on the right path to meet the first step of the Rixain law requiring at least 30% women representation on executive committees, according to the 30% Club France Investor Group.
The 30% Club France Investor Group’s third annual report reveals SBF120 Executive Committees are nearing an average 30% women’s representation, an increase of 2.4% compared to 2022.
Yet, this average percentage reflects very disparate situations as the SBF120 is evenly split between companies with less than and above 30% female representation.
Nearly all the companies have targets and action plans in place, but these targets lack consistency in terms of scope and granularity.
Addressing these disparities is crucial, especially to meet the challenging second target of the Rixain Law (40% by 2030).
Read more in the full report here.
Where we are
The 30% Club has come a long way from when it was set up in the UK in 2010.We now span six continents and more than 20 countries. We’re actively expanding into more G20 countries
The 30% Club Global celebrates #IWD2024!
The 30% Club Global celebrates #IWD2024!
This International Women’s Day, we’re joining forces with our global chapters to profile inspirational female CEOs who are shattering glass ceilings and leading the way for others.
Kicking off our campaign is Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank, with a message of empowerment: “You are as strong as you want to be, and weak as you allow people to think you are.”
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing reflections on from exceptional women leaders from around the world, on this year’s IWD theme: ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’
Please follow 30% Club Global as they’ll be sharing insights from extraordinary women leaders worldwide, focusing on this year’s IWD theme: ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’
30% Club Malaysia Welcomes PwC’s Nurul A’in Abdul Latif as New Chair
30% Club Malaysia is thrilled to announce Nurul Ain Abdul Latif, Executive Chair at PwC Malaysia, as our new Chair!
In this new role, Nurul will work alongside our Corporate & Volunteer Advocates on various initiatives to advance women leaders on corporate boards and management teams in Malaysia.
In addition, with PwC Malaysia as our new corporate sponsor, we’re not just setting targets, we’re pushing boundaries!
30% is not a ceiling but a tipping point towards true parity. Let’s continue championing diversity, equity, and inclusion to shape a more inclusive future together for Malaysia! Join us on our path to parity!
Read our media release here.
Gender gap widens across OECD to 13.5%
It will take over 50 years to close the gender pay gap across the OECD! That’s the finding of PwC‘s latest Women in Work report.
The average gender pay gap across the OECD stood at 13.5% in 2022, having widened from 13.2% in 2021.
Luxembourg tops the index with a gap of -0.2%.
Australia demonstrated the best annual improvement, closing its gap by four percentage points to 9.9% and moving up to 10th place in the index.
The UK reported the largest slide of any OECD country, dropping from 13th place in on the index in 2021 to 17th in 2022 with a gap of 114.5%.
Read the full report here.
Where we are
The 30% Club has come a long way from when it was set up in the UK in 2010.We now span six continents and more than 20 countries. We’re actively expanding into more G20 countries
UK FTSE 100 reach 30% women on ExCos
The UK’s top 100 ranked companies have reached the critical mass of 30% women in executive committees for the first time.
The FTSE Women Leaders Review has also confirmed women hold 35% of all leadership roles in FTSE 350 companies and 42% of board seats.
However, despite much welcomed progress for female representation, there remains an absence of women leading the UK’s largest organisations. And almost half of all available appointments now need to go to a woman to meet the Review’s 40% Women in Leadership target by the end of 2025.
Pavita Cooper, UK Chair of the 30% Club, said: “Organisations need to double down on efforts to accelerate the progression of women through the pipeline. CEOs and Chairs need to drive the focus on closing this gap, failing to do so is simply bad for business.”
Read the full report here.
Where we are
The 30% Club has come a long way from when it was set up in the UK in 2010.We now span six continents and more than 20 countries. We’re actively expanding into more G20 countries
