“In the simplest form of words, it [women’s empowerment] is basically the creation of an environment where women can make independent decisions on their personal development, as well as shine as equals in society.'
of unemployment because more women than men globally are employed in the worst-hit sectors, notably in hospitality and retail. The UN agency warned that the pandemic could reverse decades of advancement for women in the labour market and worsen gender inequalities.
Business and finance leaders at a recent virtual panel discussion, Women Empowerment: Lessons From West to East, organised by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said one way is to recognise the added pressures female employees may have to care for their families. Similarly, Charly Landy, FCMA, CGMA, Ph.D., senior finance director at pharmaceutical company GSK in the UK, said on the virtual panel that because of the increased time commitment to care for her young children and manage household responsibilities during lockdown, she was able to empathise even more with other mothers of young children on her team. As a team leader, she felt responsible for the mental wellbeing of her team.
“I would hope that [these] have been recognised as powerful leadership qualities which are incredibly valuable, and we should take [them] forward,” Landy said.
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