About

The business case for diversity in the workplace is now overwhelming. McKinsey’s Delivering through Diversity report found corporations that embrace gender diversity were more competitive and 21% more likely to experience above-average profitability. They also had a 27% likelihood of outperforming their peers on longer-term value creation.

This course is designed for professionals working in Vietnam\’s context interested to apply HR strategies aligned with international best practice. Managers, supervisors, HR specialists, ESG analysts, recruiters and consultants will gain practical skills for fostering inclusivity in teams and companies. Participants will learn how to harness practical HR and leadership tools, communication strategies and metrics, and benefit from networking with a cohort of like-minded peers.

The course will be offered over an eight week period, with two sessions per week, each Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 5pm Vietnam time (GMT+7).

The course will be in English – a Vietnamese version is planned for the fall. Vietnamese-speaking topic expert completing this course are encouraged to apply to become faculty for the Vietnamese version in the fall.

Session 1: Gender equality – a free boost to your enterprise performance? The business case for gender equality and introduction to key concepts.
Date: Tuesday, 15th June, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 2: Voice equality How to make meetings and leadership more inclusive and effective.
Date: Thursday, 17th June, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 3: Inclusive hiring Organizational strategies to select, retain and develop diverse talent.
Date: Tuesday, 22nd June, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 4: Equal pay Understanding the gender pay gap and how it can be closed over time.
Date: Thursday, 24th June, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 5: Work climate How to address sexual harassment through effective policy and action.
Date: Tuesday, 29th June, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 6: OSH with a gender lens Ensuring occupational safety and health works for all your staff.
Date: Thursday, 1st July, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 7: Work-life balance Creating a modern workplace through flexible work, parental leave and child care. Date: Tuesday, 6th July, 3pm Vietnam time

Session 8: Action planning Making gender equality an organizational priority through action planning.
Date: Thursday, 8th July, 3pm Vietnam time

Speakers

• Elisabeth Natalia – International SCORE Expert Trainer
• Stephan Ulrich – ILO Programme Manager
• My Holland – CEO EQuestAsia
• Jessica Wan – Business and Sustainability Specialist, ILO/IFC Better Work
• Hanh Vu – Gender & Inclusion Specialist International Finance Corporation
• Irma Doze – CEO AnalitiQs