Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Achievable Ideals Or Just More Buzzwords?
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We often see words like diversity or inclusion thrown around loosely by companies these days. Unfortunately, these terms have often become buzzwords, with little genuine intent or impact. Advertisements
But what can diversity, equity, and inclusion truly mean for a company’s culture? And why should they matter in the workplace? We spoke with Christine Amour-Levar, DEI Advocate and founder of two NGOs that empower vulnerable women, HER Planet Earth and Women on a Mission, to explore this topic in more detail.
Empowering women from Paris to Singapore
May 19, 2021
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They’re best known for their roles on TV or as chart-topping singers, but outside of the camera, they’re also savvy businesswomen who have chosen to go down the entrepreneurial route.
From K-pop star Jessica Jung to homegrown celebs like Jeanette Aw and Irene Ang, these asian female celebrities also take charge of their own businesses.
1. Kim Tae Hee
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Not just one of South Korea’s most popular actresses, Kim Tae Hee’s also a real estate mogul. In fact, she’s proven her mettle as a real estate investor so much so that she reportedly started a property rental firm that manages the businesses that rent spaces from her.
May 15, 2021
Ong Shu Hwai
When Ong Shu Hwai stepped into the world of local home expansion over a decade ago, it was a man’s world. Back then, the industry saw her as a “fresh young girl” who did not know what she was talking about.
“One of the biggest challenges that I faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry is that women don’t often get taken seriously,” as Ong puts it. Today, she is the managing director of Durablinds, and is paving the way for women in this predominantly male-centric industry.
The 46-year-old mum to an eight-year-old boy manages her business and home, successfully raising both her creations.
May 07, 2021
Uniqlo
It s been almost five years since Uniqlo dropped its collaboration with Theory in our local stores. But come this May, they are back and better than before - with their Spring/Summer collaboration.
Inspired by the forward-looking, dynamic spirit of New York City, the collection marries the functional materials of Uniqlo with the tailored simplicity characteristic of Theory. Think - elevated basics with an edge, featuring LifeWear pieces for men and women.
Included in the line are a utility parka with UV protection and water repellency, polo shirts and T-shirts in Uniqlo s iconic AIRism materials, as well as pants and dresses in Ultra Light Stretch fabric.
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For important meetings, you want to wear an outfit that makes you look your best, but does not detract from what you need to project and deliver on,” advises Christine Amour-Levar, founder of Her Planet Earth and co- founder of Women On A Mission (WOAM).
“You need to wear something that looks professional yet feminine, and that you are comfortable ‘working in’ and being your best self in,” she says. The multi-hyphenate admits that it took several years to develop her own style, learn what suits her body type, and be more confident in her fashion choices. Christine definitely commands the attention of a room when wearing one of her favourite colours, which include red, magenta, blue and white.