The “Sustainability” trend, or the organization’s long-term viability, is extending to include many issues such as gender equality and equity.
In 2018, the World Bank published a study titled Economic Inclusion of LGBTI in Thailand, which is the most comprehensive study on the subject to date.
More than half of LGBT people say their employment applications are frequently turned down “because of an LGBTI person’s identity”.
In another situation, 40 per cent of survey respondents are transgenders at work will have been subjected to sexual harassment or mockery in the workplace.
In addition to a massive survey of 3,502 LGBT people through questionnaires, the report queried 1,200 non-LGBT people on their perspectives on LGBT people. It is the largest study of LGBT individuals on discrimination ever conducted.
DiversityInThailand.org is leading diversity development ideas for organizations project. They made a series of video clips to help people realize the importance of diversity in the workplace by interviewing people with first-hand knowledge on the subject from a variety of views and making the results available for free download at www.diversityInThaialnd.org (Content is in Thai).
Experts are gathering in this first series to offer ideas and provide insight on six topics:
Gender Equality @Workplace
(semi-academic VDO series)
Learn from the experts and their real-world experiences
- Sustainability & Diversity Issues
“Gender Equality” is part of a growing global need for corporations and institutions to pursue “sustainable” activities. COVID-19 has resulted in a greater gender disparity, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum.
How can gender equality goals be included as part of a company’s or an organization’s long-term success? What is the best way to put the concept into action when it comes to LGBT+ and equality?
-Dr. Nattavud Pimpa,
Chair in Sustainability & A,
College of Management, Mahidol University
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ava0Ldh14TgEqfluyhp8iqQVP9PVbA?e=GgEGPB
- Case Study: Discrimination and bullying incidents when applying for a job and at work
You are terrified when you submit your CV. You are even more terrified when you are summoned for an interview. Being a transgender person limits your work options. Even when you are employed, you may encounter an unexpected bullying incident that discourage you to be who you are. Find out a real situation from a Zoom meeting in which someone forgot to turn off his microphone and spoke his mind.
-Risa Ririwat, CFA
Co-Founder, Trans for Career Thailand
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ava0Ldh14TgEqflv0gOUQ71M4Nma1Q?e=aeLGaK
- Recognizing the foundations of diversity
Every employee should feel like they have a place in the office. In the workplace, they are welcomed and accepted. It’s not just about the employees’ well-being; it’s also about the company’s success. Diverse workforces perform better and exceed their peers in general. What makes diversity such a driving force for real success?
-Sean Rachatasorach
Human Resources Specialist
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ava0Ldh14TgEqflyMHmLZP8qgjS4OQ?e=a80pOB
- Starting D&I from scratch
According to the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 50% of all workers from underrepresented groups view bias as part of their daily work experience (based on a survey of 16,500 employees from organizations throughout the world). Discrimination at work, whether intentional or unintentional, can have a negative impact on an employee’s productivity. This topic will show you how a single individual may have a significant impact in an international banking firm based in Bangkok.
-Pitchayaanit (REI) Panawiwattanakarn, CEO & Founder, REIVENUE Consulting (a former employee of one of the world’s largest banking companies)
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ava0Ldh14TgEqflzBn33Zc-ijNC4iA?e=5bot8C
- Creating a safe space in campus: A case study of Diversity in Education at Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
A lecturer and a group of students joined together to provide unprecedented support for their LGBT+ students. Every university’s objective is to provide a safe environment for everyone. However, not all educational institutions are aware of this. Learn about the beginnings of the historic journey to the swift implementation of building a safe space for LGBT+ students and staff.
-Dr. Pananya Larbprasertporn
Law TU, Health & Wellness
Thammasat University
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ava0Ldh14TgEqflt5vzUNIwJc7Vkqw?e=3WdsQb
- Training and Test in Focus
When the “Diversity, Inclusivity, and Allyship” program is not just a group gathering or a training course, it is used as a performance measure for employees. In a training and a test, how may the program be implemented to meet the objective? It also necessitates that you pass it! Learn more about Microsoft’s stringent procedures.
-Suparluck Suparpkul
DI &A Committee,
Microsoft
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ava0Ldh14TgEqflwyA2b87iil4TD0A?e=nVXRJC
Activity supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
