SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT STRONG SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS (CONT’D) Human Rights and Labour Standards As a responsible business, we are committed to generating mutual stakeholder benefits and ensuring that we do not infringe on the human rights of others. We recognise that our employees are crucial to the on-going success of the business, and to how the Fund is regarded by the wider market. Furthermore, we believe that all employees should be treated fairly and with respect. Whilst we recognise that the Government has the primary responsibility to protect and support human rights, we also embrace the important role we play as a business. Within all our business activities and partnerships, we are dedicated to considering our social and environmental impact and addressing any human rights issues. The Manager expects everyone working with us or on our behalf to abide by the Malaysian Labour Laws, which includes the Employment Act 1955, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and child labour in our organisation and our supply chains. In this reporting period, online training sessions on the Employment Law: New Amendment to Employment Legislation and labour rights issues prevalent in businesses and the economy, titled The Future of Work and Talent for a Future Malaysian Economy, are conducted. Diversity and Inclusion Board Diversity Disclosure The Fund strives to build a diverse and inclusive work culture in which each of our employees are respected, valued, and given equal opportunities based on merits. Advancing our culture of inclusion and belonging continues to be a priority, and in 2022, we took significant steps to strengthen our approach and enhance our strategy. We are committed to a culture in which everyone has access to opportunities that support their development, and in which everyone can reach their potential without barriers. Furthermore, we recognise that the diversity of our workforce, including the different skills, mindsets, knowledge and experience of our employees, give us a better understanding of our stakeholder’s expectations. Ensuring our environment is one where everyone feels they belong and can bring their potential to the fullest will drive our collective ability to innovate. allowing us to deliver cutting-edge ideas, products and services to all our stakeholders. Workplace diversity fosters collaboration and drives innovation among employees. The Fund values mutual respect and understanding across the organisation, and encourages employees to report cases of discrimination to the Human Resources department at the earliest possible opportunity. In this reporting period, the Fund recorded zero cases of harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunities for women remain a key focus for the Manager. We recognise the positive impact of gender diversity on the performance of teams and the business. Therefore, increasing female representation in leadership supports our business strategy. In 2022, women accounted for 46% of the Manager’s team and 29% of the Management team. This year, we have a woman representative on the Board of Directors. Moving forward, the REIT aims to ensure that the Board consists of at least 30% women directors, in line with the requirements of the updated Malaysia Code of Corporate Governance. Majority of employees (62%) lie within the 30 to 50-year age bracket. They represent the talented and experienced professionals capable of driving the Fund’s business forward. The Manager’s workforce is 100% Malaysian. GRI - 102-8 | 405-1 AL-`AQAR HEALTHCARE REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2022 90
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