Dagang NeXchange Berhad Annual Report 2019

WE OFFER SUPPORT FOR OUR FEMALE EMPLOYEES THROUGH: annual report 2019 95 DNeX also believes that women play an important role, socially and economically. By empowering women and promoting gender equality, we can enable communities, economies and businesses, including our own, to prosper. A lack of support during pregnancy and the challenge of balancing childcare with work account for many women’s decision to leave paid employment. Some women experience difficulties in returning to work after a career break, while others return to work to find fewer opportunities for promotion and progression versus their male counterparts. With this in mind, our Group Human Resource undertake special consideration for our female employees to allow them the freedom and empowerment to build the career and life they want, so that they are not hindered by harmful norms and stereotypes. Some of these special considerations include a nursing room in the office, a separate Muslim praying and ablution area, and work from home arrangement when necessary. In 2019, the percentage of female employees in DNeX is 41.3%, as opposed to 2018’s 42.0%. However, female employees in management positions have decreased to 5%. We aspire to bring about further improvements in gender balance and are committed to promoting women at all levels in the company and intend to increase the percentage of women in its top management positions. 262 18 238 19 FEMALE EMPLOYEES 42% 18 37% 17 35% 16 41.3% 19 FEMALE EMPLOYEES 8% 18 12% 17 11% 16 5% 19 Women In Management Positions Equal work empowerment Two months fully paid maternity leave A return to work at the same level after maternity leave Remote work (where applicable) that allows our employees to work anytime, anywhere as long as business needs are fully met A nursing room Zero tolerance for sexual or aggressive harassment in the workplace SUSTAINABILITY REPORT