Rethinking the Workplace for Today & Beyond: Gender Effects of the Pandemic
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Rethinking the Workplace for Today & Beyond: Gender Effects of the Pandemic

August 30, 2022 | Report

Insights from a peer-exchange forum hosted by The Conference Board of Asia & NielsenIQ.

While challenges for working women during the pandemic have been many, the opportunities far outweigh these if companies take the right actions in a timely manner. Being aware of these hurdles, and moving swiftly to drive changes, will contribute to successful outcomes.

Insights for What's Ahead

  • Culture and mindset shifts are critical: The impact of the pandemic on women employees will require a holistic, integrated effort at corporate and government fronts.
  • Psychological safety is key: Create safe environments for healthy and meaningful dialogue between employees.
  • Enlist male champions: Male allies and champions are needed at all levels to garner support for remote work policies. 
  • One size doesn’t fit all: Build guidelines and empower management at every stage.  Create bespoke guidelines for middle and line managers to ensure good practices.

AUTHOR

SandhyaKarpe, PhD

Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Program Director of Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Asia Human Resources Council
The Conference Board


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