Why Use GEARS?
Workplace Gender Equality leads to improved financial performance.
Improved Business Outcomes
The presence of more women on boards and in senior-level management positions relates to better company environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards (IFC, 2018).
Increased Market Value
An increase of 10% or more female representation on the boards of publicly listed companies in Australia led to a 4.9% increase in company market value. (Cassells & Duncan, 2020).
Enhanced Business Performance
An Australian study of ASX-listed companies showed that increasing the number of women in leadership positions increases an organisation’s likelihood of outperforming in their sector on three or more key profitability and performance metrics and having a female CEO leads to a five per cent increase in market value (WGEA, 2020).
Increased Customer Base
About 36.5% of companies reported that enhanced workplace gender equality had enabled them to better gauge consumer interest and demand (ILO, 2019).
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What is GEARS?
The Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies (GEARS) tool was the first Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) assessment tool designed specifically for the ASEAN market.
As the first and only WGE diagnostic tool of its kind, GEARS provides unparalleled insights and actionable recommendations for progressing gender equality in your organisation. This tool offers a valuable resource for businesses seeking to gain perspectives on their current strategies in relation to WGE. By identifying gaps, opportunities, and strengths, companies can be empowered to make informed decisions and take action towards achieving their goals. Based on the comprehensive diagnostic tool developed by Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), GEARS has been successfully applied by over 50 companies in Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Gender Equality Assessment Results and Strategies
The Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies (GEARS) tool was the first Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) assessment tool designed specifically for the ASEAN market.
How can you use it?
Official GEARS providers in Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam can help you get the most out of GEARS. Use the Contact Form above to get in touch.
What steps does a GEARS assessment involve?
GEARS provides three sources of information: the strategies and policies questionnaire, data tables and employee perception surveys.
Strategies And Policies Questionnaire
A self-administered diagnostic across 13 intersectional WGE focus areas culminating in an overall score which indicates how your organisation performs – between ‘meeting minimum requirements’ and ‘leading practice’ in addressing gender equality.
HR Data Tables
On employment, employee movements, board composition and occupational mix which inform action plan recommendations.
Employee Perception Survey
An optional employee survey that complements GEARS data and more deeply informs employers.
Testimonials
Rohto-Mentholatum (Myanmar) Company Limited
Sandar Shwe
Managing Director
Rohto took pride in promoting workplace gender equality and inclusion of women in leadership positions regardless of their background, race or sexual characteristics. We implement and monitor for capacity building and participation in decision-making. At the same time, we focus on reforming our corporate policies, understanding social norms and harmful gender stereotypes at work and facilitating equal participation of all genders in their work life.
Hman Cho Company Limited
Zar Zar Htay
Chief Executive Officer
The GEARS assessment has been instrumental in guiding our organization's journey towards gender equality. By leveraging the insights gained from the assessment, we were able to develop targeted action plans, implement inclusive policies, and foster a culture of diversity and equity within our organization. The GEARS assessment not only helped us measure our progress but also served as a roadmap for continuous improvement in our commitment to gender equality.
KBZ Bank
Zarni Htun
Chief People Officer
At KBZ Bank, we are deeply committed to fully embrace and foster a more inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, accepted, supported and respected. As part of our efforts to promote a gender-balanced workplace and workforce diversity, we conducted gender reporting through the regional GEARS assessment to monitor our progress in advancing women's representation and leadership, and ensuring equal opportunities without direct and indirect discrimination. We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to strengthen our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a truly inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. By championing these important values, we are working to promote a culture of belonging and innovation that benefits everyone.
PT Bank BTPN Tbk
Andrie Darusman
Executive Vice President, Communication & Head of DAYA
Bank BTPN does not differentiate between women and men employees in term of policies, for example the level of remuneration for each employee is determined by skill, competence and performance regardless of gender.
From the GEARS assessment, we learned that providing gender equal opportunity only is not enough. We need to be more understanding on the different needs of women and men in order for them to be in their best performance.
It is now our passion to be recognized as a gender equal company.
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Risa Effennita Rustam
Director of Finance and Human Resources
We carried out an initial diagnosis using IBCWE’s GEARS assessment in order to obtain a baseline for the current condition and existing policies and programs practiced by Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) so far. GEARS results revealed that IDX actually has already implemented gender equality programs in the workplace in terms of HR related policies such as hiring, training, career, development and salaries. We are pleased that we are on the right track.
Teleperformance, Philippines
Marilyn Ventenilla
Senior Marketing and Communications Director,
TP Women Chairperson
GEARS assessment results will definitely get the ball rolling in re-assessing Teleperformance’s gender equality initiatives. It was inspiring to see that our company is already on track, and we just need to continue what we have started. With our partnership with PBCWE, we now know what to measure, when to measure, and what else we need to identify in achieving our goals.
DDB Group, Philippines
Anna Chua Norbert
Group Chief Culture Officer
DDB Group’s experience on the use of GEARS is eye-opening, impactful, and remarkable. People have been asking us about our efforts to promote Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I) and at the end of the day, we should be able to lead the conversation and influence other companies in the same industry to contribute and create safer and more inclusive workplaces.
L'Oreal Indonesia
Melanie Masriel
Communications,
Public Affairs and Sustainability Director
L'Oreal Indonesia is one of the companies that have taken the GEARS assessment. In terms of results, there are 10 focus areas in this assessment, and we are glad to know that we reached perfect score in 5 focus areas. Thanks to this assessment, now we are aware of which focus areas to be improved.
Centres of Excellence
for WGE
Business Coalitions are trusted partners to the private sector and governments in Southeast Asia. Business Coalitions are coalitions of companies who believe that advancing gender equality in the workplace and supporting women’s economic empowerment should be a central part of business strategy. Their mission is to support business to optimise its role in enhancing women’s economic empowerment and gender equality. As ‘go to’ partners for WGE in their respective countries, Business Coalitions have specialist skills, tools and knowledge to help companies leverage the benefits of workplace gender equality.
