3 May 2023 | Report

Workplace Gender Equality Impact Report of BCGE (2018-2021)

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Summary

This report provides an overview of the state of Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) in Myanmar and the steps that the Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BGCE) has taken to promote and advance WGE among its member-companies from 2018 to 2021. It provides evidence-based information on the positive impacts of gender-sensitive practices and insight into how such initiatives can be implemented successfully, through testimonials and case studies of member-companies and results from its WGE Index scorecard.

This report is published by the BCGE with support from Investing in Women.

Highlights

Traditional gender roles and stereotypes contribute to WGE in Myanmar, informing the type of work activities that women are involved in and the gender pay gap.
BGCE established tiered membership categories, customised capacity building activities, and provided assessments at the national, regional, and global level to accommodate companies at various stages of their WGE journey.
Results from BCGE’s WGE Index scorecard shows that its member-companies consistently perform better than their peers in eleven WGE indicators; however, improvements are needed in the areas of equal pay, sponsorship and mentoring, and talent analytics and recruitment.
Case studies focused on member-companies’ efforts in diversity and inclusion, improving women’s labour force participation, addressing unconscious bias and sexual discrimination, and establishing family-friendly working conditions.