Beyond its more tangible impacts, COVID-19 has also upended the progress made in gender equality, with women in many countries disproportionately affected at work and home. The gender equality imperative for economies and companiesIt is not just women who suffer when progress on gender equality is derailed. Conversely, if action is taken to advance gender equality, up to $13 trillion could be added to global GDP in 2030. Actions that leaders can take nowApproaches to promoting gender equality will need to be tailored to country contexts. Some of the interventions that may prove beneficial are:- Encouraging companies to make gender diversity a core part of their hiring process.

Source: Bangkok Post March 11, 2021 08:22 UTC