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 initiatives does Fiona suggest to improve gender equality in the workplace?

What changes were implemented by the Hong Kong Exchange regarding board diversity?

What is the current percentage of women on company boards in Hong Kong?