Amarjeet Grewal, B.Comm’s Post

On Friday 8 March 2024, events around the world will mark International Women's Day- a global celebration of’ social, economic, cultural, and inspirational achievements of women throughout the world. First held over a century ago, IWD is also an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments made and acts taken to further the push towards gender equality. In honor of International Women's Day, we would like to take a moment to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary achievements made by Mrs. Rachadawan Kelar, our RWT Managing Partner As a pioneering voice of change, Rachadawan has helped RWT to become the first privately owned and operated Law Firm in Thailand to sign and adopt the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) initiated by the United Nations. This significant milestone in October of 2020 underscores the steadfast commitment to passionate leaders both female and male, throughout the globe who are promoting gender equality, inclusion, and empowering others with their actions in both the Thai and International business community. As a signatory, RWT reaffirms its dedication to fostering a positive work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and supportive of the advancement of women at all levels. Rachadawan's leadership sets a powerful example for other businesses in Thailand, highlighting the importance of gender equality as a driver of sustainable development and economic growth. Through her actions, she has continued to demonstrate the transformative impact that businesses can have in creating a more gender-equal world as well as how leading by example can inspire generations to come. #internationalwomensday2024 #inspireinclusion #inspirechange #rwtinternationallawfirm #bkk #iwd2024

Empowering Women: Celebrating International Women's Day (#IWD) Although every day can conceivably be International Women's Day, the event is historically celebrated on 8 March. This is the ideal time to reflect on women's remarkable achievements and contributions worldwide. This day serves as a reminder of our progress in advancing gender equality and the work that still lies ahead. My first introduction to IWD was at an #orphanage in Minsk, Belarus, when a young resident awarded me a hand-made emblem, a yellow paper flower, and a hug. I was deeply honored and overwhelmed by the excitement around IWD and the respect shown to women from all walks of life. Why celebrate? Women have profoundly shaped history and transformed societies from groundbreaking scientists and visionary leaders to dedicated caregivers and relentless activists. Their resilience, determination, and ingenuity continue to inspire future generations and drive progress across all sectors. It's a time to reinforce the need to empower women and girls everywhere. Let's create inclusive environments where every woman can thrive, pursue her dreams, and fulfill her potential. By championing gender equality in the workplace, promoting women's leadership and entrepreneurship, and investing in education and healthcare, we can create a brighter, more equitable future for everyone. What's next? Together, let's celebrate the achievements of women past, present, and future and work tirelessly to build a world where every woman is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Happy International Women's Day! #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #Empowerment

As we commemorate International Women's Day today (March 8th, 2024), we celebrate the progress made towards gender equality while recognising the challenges that still lie ahead. A groundbreaking new report from the World Bank Group reveals that "the global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought" and regretfully, “no country provides equal opportunity for women - not even the wealthiest economies.” This latest report also highlights the need for supportive frameworks to accelerate progress toward gender equality, with Singapore ranking 64.2 (0-100) on the supportive frameworks score. "This is not just unfair - it’s wasteful. Increasing women's economic participation is the key to amplifying their voices and shaping decisions that affect them directly. Countries simply cannot afford to sideline half of their population.” notes Tea Trumbic, the report’s lead author. "Closing this gap could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20% – essentially doubling the global growth rate over the next decade," said Indermit Gill, Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. Yet, not enough is being done to ensure equal opportunities for women. The strive for gender equality is far from over and requires the collective efforts of individuals, communities, governments, and organisations worldwide. The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. It’s time for us to get involved in creating an environment where women have equal opportunities to thrive, lead, and succeed in every aspect of life. This women’s day, consider investing in yourself or in someone whom you feel deserves an opportunity to be accelerated in their professional journey. Join our upcoming Women in Leadership Programs in May/June 2024. For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gDd4QaFV Link to Women, Business and the Law 2024 article: https://bit.ly/wbl2024 #investinwomen #womeninleadership #genderequality #gendergap #femaleleaders #leadershipjourney #iwd2024 #iwd #empoweringwomen

Wuh 🫨- what a week of diversity statistics and facts to dwell on and internalise. Last week, Impaktly revealed the Nordic Business Diversity leader board and the company names in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland, which have managed to attract and retain the highest number of diverse candidates to their boards and C-suites. A quick summary on those findings here: https://lnkd.in/dZRZmdz4 We revealed the Avant Advisors analysis on gender equality on Finnish stock-listed boards and discussed the issue of ”averages” vs ”actual female leaders” with the leading business journal Talouselämä together with Ville Kajala from Keskuskauppakamari (Finland Chamber of Commerce). Our most worrying conclusion is that female appointments to leadership teams do not seem to be in line with future board requirements. 2026 is here soon and if we are vigilant and pay attention to the upcoming legislative requirements, much change in people practices is in the horizon for many stock-listed companies in Finland. https://lnkd.in/dd_2BvAW Finally on Monday, European Women on Boards (EWOB) revealed their data and toolkit to improve gender balance in EU countries. In this work, they shared an illuminating comparison on how female non-executive board director appointments and C-suite appointments have developed over the years. In the enclosed image, you can see that while appointments to boards have taken a big step forward, appointments to the C-suite are an almost straight line for some countries and much to our disappointment, for Finland too. Full EWoB toolkit for change here: https://lnkd.in/dCNycFKD What a week indeed 🧐 and now to action: supporting companies in finding the diversity of competence that they need, in building the inclusive culture where these people can strive and in helping candidates find the awesome in themselves. So happy that this is the journey that we are on, so excited for the difference that we can make together with the inclusively leading companies in Finland! www.avantadvisors.fi #wecandothis #inclusionmatters #genderequality #diversityforbetterresults

International Women's Day 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing march for gender equality and women's rights. This year, the theme resonates deeply with the Irish Accommodation Services Institute (IASI). Recognising the crucial role of women in driving innovation and creativity across various fields, IASI emphasises the need to break down barriers and provide equal opportunities for women to participate fully in all processes. By celebrating the achievements of women and advocating for inclusive practices within the industry, the IASI aims to foster a future where women's voices are heard, valued, and integrated into the shaping of a more equitable and sustainable world. Organisations and groups can champion inclusivity for women and girls through various actions. These include promoting economic empowerment, fostering diversity in talent recruitment and development, and facilitating women's entry into leadership, and decision-making roles. Ensuring infrastructure caters to their needs and aiding informed health decisions are also vital. Involving them in sustainable agriculture, providing access to quality education, and boosting participation in sports are further avenues. Elevating their creative and artistic talents and addressing additional areas for their advancement are also crucial steps. By actively engaging in these initiatives, organisations and groups can inspire inclusion and ensure the needs, interests, and aspirations of women and girls are valued and integrated into the fabric of society. Here's to the Innovative women of the IASI who all those years ago in 1985 broke down barriers, set up and rolled out the IASI and set the tone for everyone following in their footsteps. Here's to more of of that same spirit, imitation, passion and innovation moving forward.

The UN International Women's Day asks us to take ACTION to invest in women accelerating progress. #investinwomen Did you know: 😮 A 2022 Deloitte study found only 0.7 per cent of all private start-up funding that financial year went to female founding teams, despite a tenfold increase in start-up funding over the previous five years. 💸 In 2023 Forbes reported that women-owned tech companies have a 35% higher return on investment than those started by men and that female-founded businesses outperformed male-founded companies by over 60%. 👏🏼 Critical evidence links improving gender equality to many key factors for economic growth, drawn from a huge literature on the links between gender and development objectives. 👀 Another study found similar patterns across Asia noting: "Women's entrepreneurship is key to economic stability...however, access to capital remains stubbornly low." 🙌🏽 When more women are empowered to lead, everyone benefits. Decades of studies show women leaders help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, inspire organisational dedication, and improve fairness. 🔥More than 42% of members associated with the Impact Club are women, with a large number of those actively investing in women-led businesses. 💥 How do we accelerate progress beyond a single bottom line? We need to invest in women. https://lnkd.in/dpEhsgx

Proudly embracing the theme of "Inspire Inclusion" this International Women's Day, I stand as a woman, senior executive of a woman-owned tech company, and military veteran. Diversity and empowerment aren't just buzzwords in the tech industry—they're vital components of success. As leaders, it's our duty to cultivate inclusive environments where every individual feels valued and empowered to share their unique perspectives and talents. Today, let's honor the achievements of women in tech and pledge to dismantle barriers, challenge stereotypes, and nurture a culture of inclusivity. Together, we have the power to effect positive change and pave the path for future generations of women in the tech field. Join me in advocating for diversity, equality, and inclusion—not just today, but every single day!  #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #WomenInTech #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #Empowerment #EIDOSTechnologies #WomenVeterans #LeaderDevelopment

Celebrating International Women's Day 2024!!! At EIDOS Technologies, we're proud to join the global celebration of International Women's Day under this year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion."  As a women-owned small business in the IT field, we recognize the importance of diversity and empowerment in achieving gender equality. Here's why embracing inclusion matters to us: • Representation: Encouraging more women to pursue careers in IT and providing role models for aspiring professionals.  • Innovation: Harnessing diverse perspectives for more innovative solutions and better outcomes for our clients.  • Talent Attraction & Retention: Creating an inclusive workplace culture to attract and retain top talent in the competitive IT industry.  • Client Relationships: Better understanding and meeting the needs of diverse client bases, building stronger, more authentic relationships.  • Corporate Social Responsibility: Taking a stand for inclusion aligns with our broader CSR goals and contributes to the advancement of gender equality in the tech industry. Join us in breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and creating environments where all women are valued and respected. Together, let's #InspireInclusion and drive positive change!  Source: https://lnkd.in/dGX7T8X #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInTech #DiversityAndInclusion #EIDOSTechnologies #Empowerment #Innovation #equalityforall #wosb

✨Embrace Equality, Empower Women!✨ Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, Sunway Digital & Strategic Investments (DSI) proudly stand as part of the change, embracing and upholding gender equality. We're not just talking the talk; we're walking the walk! Here's how: 🌈Diversity Drives Success: At Sunway, diversity isn't just a buzzword; it's our strength. We know that diverse teams drive innovation and success, which is why we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every voice is heard and every woman has a seat at the table. 💼Leadership, Elevated: We're not just breaking barriers; we're shattering stereotypes! Through leadership development programs, mentorship initiatives, and targeted support, we're paving the way for women to rise to the top and lead with confidence. 💪Empowerment, Amplified: From grassroots initiatives to global partnerships, we're amplifying the voices of women everywhere. Through education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and beyond, we're creating opportunities for women to thrive and succeed on their own terms. So, as we celebrate International Women's Day, let's not just celebrate the progress we've made; let's also recommit ourselves to the work that lies ahead. Together, with Sunway Digital & Strategic Investments (DSI) leading the charge, we can achieve and create a world where every woman and girl is empowered to shine! Ning Wai Bing Kan Pei Fern Leesa Fooi Pei Wen Koh Johnny Wong Hung Er #IWD2024 #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen #SDG5 #SunwayDigital #StrategicInvestments

Today, we join hands across the globe to celebrate International Women's Day, a day dedicated to honoring the achievements and resilience of women in every corner of the world. It's a moment to reflect on the strides we've made towards gender equality and to acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. The importance of this day cannot be overstated. It serves as a reminder of the critical role women play in fostering global economies, driving innovation, and shaping societies. Women's contributions, often made in the face of significant obstacles, are integral to the fabric of our communities and vital for the progress of humanity. However, despite the progress, the journey towards gender parity is far from over. Women and girls around the world continue to face unprecedented challenges - from disparities in the workplace to limited access to education and healthcare. The theme for International Women's Day 2024 is "Inspire Inclusion." This theme emphasizes the importance of inspiring others to understand and value women's inclusion, aiming to forge a better world where women feel a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. It's a call to action for everyone to work together towards creating a more inclusive world for women. 📢 Here's my call to action: - Support women-led businesses and initiatives. - Mentor and empower the next generation of female leaders. - Advocate for policies that ensure women's equal participation in all aspects of life. Let's commit to making every day a step towards gender equality. Let us choose to challenge, uplift, and support one another, recognizing that together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable world for all. #InternationalWomensDay #inspireinclusion #GenderEquality #Empowerment