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PETALING JAYA: The results of a recent survey, which showed that more women are in senior leadership positions in business, has been lauded by the corporate sector.
The annual Women in Business Report, by global professional services network Grant Thornton, showed that 37% of senior corporate leadership positions are now held by women, up from 31% last year.
This has been achieved despite the challenges of Covid-19, Grant Thornton noted.
Founder and managing director of Engender Consultancy Omna Sreeni-Ong said this increase is very encouraging and may be attributed to the increased spotlight on women.
“Perceptive companies are beginning to recognise the value of having women in senior positions and are taking proactive steps to ensure policies are in place to create an enabling environment and culture to facilitate women’s progression towards more senior decision-making roles.”