Qualampur: Workplace diversity and inclusion have recently attracted significant attention, but many organizations still recognize the benefits of promoting an environment where different background employees can effectively contribute towards success.
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, it is time to reflect progress, address consistent challenges and to confirm commitments to promote inclusion.
According to the Statistics Department Malaysia, women make about 40% of the country’s workforces, and the representation of the leadership is gradually increased in industries.
This success can be attributed to government initiatives, corporate commitments and developed workplace policies that contribute to more inclusive employment scenario.
At the forefront of these efforts, a company is Novartis Malaysia, which prefer variety, equity and inclusion (DEI) as a major pillar of its corporate culture.
The organization actively integrates gender equity in its policies and practices, with about 600 colleagues at Novartis International and Novartis Corporate Center (NOCC) Kuala Lumpur.
Novartis Malaysia, President of the country of Mohammed Elvakil (Picture) Driving underlines the importance of diversity in professional success.
“A diverse workforce brings different approaches, increases the problem solving, and enables us to give impressive healthcare solutions.
“In Novartis Malaysia, we are committed to ensuring fair compensation, eliminating obstacles for advancement and promoting an inclusive leadership culture that supports all employees equally,” he said.
In Novartis Malaysia, 67% of employees are women; Women professionals placed 55% of the leadership status.
To ensure appropriate compensation, the company has abolished historical salary data from job proposals, an annual pay equity analysis, and retained transparent remuneration policies.
Its progressive 14-week paternity leave leads to the initiative and the importance of shared care at the workplace and at home and the importance of gender equality.
Novartis Malaysia’s people and organization Anne Heng highlighted the company’s structured approach to gender equity.
“We have implemented policies that analyze regular pay equity analysis, and create leadership routes supporting various talents.
“Our goal is to build a workplace where all employees feel valuable and strong to reach their full potential.”
The corporate culture of Novartis Malaysia is directed by the principles of induced, curious and unboses.
These values empower employees to challenge the criteria and run positive changes.
Together with International Women’s Day, the company confirms its dedication to promote an inclusive and equitable workplace.
By implementing progressive recruitment policies, mentorship programs and unconscious prejudice training, Novartis continues to advocate gender equity within the Malaysia organization and within the comprehensive trade and healthcare landscape.
As part of its global commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Novartis was the first drug company to join the Equal Pay International Alliance (EPIC) of the United Nation in September 2018.
The firm has refreshed its epic pledge in 2023 to confirm its dedication to ensure the DI principles that the entire organization has deeply embedded throughout the organization, strengthening the culture of fair pay, equal opportunities and inclusion.
The Novartis Corporate Center Kuala Lumpur (NOCC KL) Head Teh in the Zoo Linga emphasizes the need for continuous efforts to maintain equity.
“In NOCC KL, we ensure transparency in policies, advocate equal opportunities, and strengthen our commitment to gender diversity through real impact initiatives,” he said.
