IN celebration of International Women's Day, Agensi Pekerjaan Jev Management and Job Majestic launched a programme called EmpowHER, supported by the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp).
The programme is aligned with government initiatives aimed at empowering women in the workplace and ensuring at least 30 per cent of women in decision-making roles.
"Providing constant training equips women with the tools they need to navigate an ever-evolving professional landscape", says HRD Corp vice president Nur Sakinah Ramli.
EmpowHER aims to promote an ongoing initiative to empower and equip 1,000 professional women executives with a forward-thinking mindset and gain the most in-demand skills to challenge the status quo.
EmpowHER will delve deeply into reskilling and upskilling professional women executives with skill sets provided by seasoned HRD-certified trainers.
This initiative enables women to bridge the skill gap, stay competitive, and enhance their career prospects.
Founder and CEO of Jev Management and Job Majestic Jess Low, says that according to Grant Thornton's 2023 International Business Report (IBR), only 40 per cent of senior management positions in Malaysia are held by women.
"This report reveals the significant gap between Malaysian women and men."
More than 80 participants participated in the first EmpowHER programme. The event saw the participation of female entrepreneurs, top management leaders and seasoned HR professionals.
The five hour programme saw panellists share the challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made to reach where they are today. They also offered advice on how to navigate challenges, especially at the beginning of one's entrepreneurial journey.
Topics also included the importance of an action plan to keep oneself competitive and adaptive in the constantly changing digital world and utilising AI to promote work efficiency and how to maximise one's potential and unlock higher capabilities.
