With International Women’s Day celebrated each year in March, this month’s edition acknowledges the challenges professional women face in achieving recognition and fair pay, and the steps taken by companies in Asia to diversify their workforce and boards. We also speak with female members for their views on gender equality and finding a work-life balance that works for them.
Astor Law FCCA, HSBC's head of global internal audit for Asia Pacific, explains how her career has been underpinned by her courage, commitment and curiosity. Working in the banking sector for 28 years, she has explored many roles and taken on responsibilities to find her niche. She urges female professionals to try out different opportunities to decide on a field of expertise.
We also hear from young, ambitious members Claire Huang and Cherry Li Si Lut, both from Hong Kong, on their motivations for success.
Our columnist Chris Davis argues that Hong Kong still has work to do in improving the representation and pay of women across the workforce, as he considers the data around female participation on boards.
Business psychologist Jess Baker writes on why compassion in the workplace improves innovation, retention and productivity. She offers some advice on how to create a compassionate organisation. Meanwhile, business mentor Darren Fleming explains how finance leaders can make their opinions and insights count in his article on The secret to influencing others.
And we welcome back the Community Day, a flagship ACCA Hong Kong event that draws crowds eager to watch the exciting rickshaw race and raises funds for local charities.
Finally, this month AB has published a special edition focusing on big tech. Readers can earn free CPD units while learning about some of the latest developments in AI, climate tech, cyber security, audit technology, cryptos, NFTs and more.
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