GHL System Berhad Annual Report 2019

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 35 HUMAN RESOURCE (Cont’d) Employment Diversity GHL welcomes diversity, along with that the benefits and synergy that the differences between people can bring to the Group. GHL is inclusive and are mindful to encourage balanced participation of both male and female employees. The Group strives to be an equal opportunity employer, supporting gender diversity, and equal gender participation in the workplace. The Group has a total of over 945 employees from different age groups and diverse backgrounds, with 70% youth (aged 35 and below) engagement in the workforce. Women account for more than 40% of its total workforce, with women leaders representing 45% of Middle to Senior Management. Key roles assumed in GHL are based on meritocracy. GHL encourages women in its workforce through many avenues. Equal opportunities are given for promotion, upgrading, and training. MOVING FORWARD Moving forward, in setting future sustainability focus areas for the Group, the Group plans to embark on internal exercises with oversea subsidiaries and identify key baseline strategy including readiness to report, data management, and working towards identifying a more structured governance process. The Group’s vision, purpose, and strategy will be aligned with multiple are as that the value chain can impact. The Group hopes that this will allow in setting a clearer path for becoming a Group that has sustainability at its core operations, benefiting all stakeholders in the long run. > 55 Age Group Quantity 51 - 55 36 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 31 - 35 26 - 30 20 - 25 = 10pax Total workforce = 945 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT CONT’D