Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine December 2023 | Page 33

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The best Asia-based companies to work for – if you ' re a woman
Increasingly , companies are stepping up to devise solutions to tackle the challenges women face in the workplace and support them both within and outside of the organisation . From providing opportunities for advancement , to delivering on pay equity , flexible working and menopause support , here are the 10 best companies for women in APAC .
Samsung on-track with US $ 5 billion sustainability plan
With the largest carbon footprint of any major company in tech , pressure is on Samsung to reach net-zero emissions – and fast . And despite ongoing challenges , from complex supply chains to limited renewable energy supplies , the world ’ s largest mobile phone-maker has made good gains since lifting its investment in green initiatives to more than US $ 50 billion by 2030 .
Australia ’ s workplace culture hits all-time low
Australian employee sentiment around workplace culture has hit an all-time low , according to Gartner , which points to some organisations as “ falling short by putting blanket strategies in place , particularly when it comes to return-to-office mandates ”. This comes as most Australian employers ( 89 %) implement return-to-office policies , a situation that is driving disengagement among employees , and even resignation .
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