Hong Kong Lags Behind in Workplace Gender Equality, Says The Women’s Foundation CEO

The Women's Foundation in Hong Kong is celebrating its 15th anniversary, focusing on promoting gender equality. Fiona discusses the challenges faced by working women in Hong Kong, including long working hours, lack of flexible work options, and a significant gender pay gap. Despite more women graduating from university, senior management roles remain male-dominated. Efforts to increase women's representation on company boards have seen some progress, but Hong Kong still lags behind other regions. The foundation advocates for policies like flexible work, extended maternity leave, and tackling unconscious bias to advance gender equality.

What is the primary mission of The Women's Foundation in Hong Kong?

• To promote financial literacy among women

• To support women's health initiatives

• To provide legal aid to women

• To ensure equal participation of women and girls in society

What percentage of women in Hong Kong leave the workforce due to childcare responsibilities?

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

• 70%

What is one of the main reasons for the lack of women in senior management positions in Hong Kong?

• High competition from male counterparts

• Insufficient government policies

• Unconscious biases and lack of flexible work options

• Lack of education opportunities

What is the current gender pay gap in Hong Kong?

• 18%

• 22%

• 30%

• 25%

Which industries are typically female-dominated and low-paying in Hong Kong?

• Tech and engineering

• Finance and law

• Marketing and sales

• Catering, cleaning, and caring

What change did the Hong Kong Exchange implement regarding board diversity?

• Mandatory female CEO appointments

• Increased board member salaries

• Board diversity policy requirement for listed companies

• Equal pay for all board members

As of the latest data, what percentage of board members in Hong Kong are women?

• 15.7%

• 23%

• 13.4%

• 30%