Mary Kay celebrates 10-year anniversary of Women's Empowerment Principles

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 -- Mary Kay has celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) with continued commitment to women’s leadership and inclusion.

As global workplaces gradually re-open amidst COVID-19 concerns, the fight for women’s empowerment in the public and private sectors must continue.

“I challenge our peers in business to make a public pledge to become gender equal. How? By hiring, developing, and promoting women and by encouraging female leadership throughout their organisations,” said Mary Kay Inc Chief Operating Officer, Deborah Gibbins, in a statement.

“As the world gradually rebuilds and recovers from the impact of COVID-19, back to business should, more than ever, mean inclusive business.”

Meanwhile, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka congratulated Mary Kay for taking the first step in their WEPs journey.

“We consider Mary Kay a key partner in closing the gender gaps in the workplace, marketplace and community, and in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals,” she added.

As of June this year, the female percentage for global workforce and leadership at Mary Kay comprises employees (61 per cent); exec team (50 per cent); vice-presidents and above (52 per cent); directors and above (59 per cent); managers and above (58 per cent); market leaders (64 per cent); and, top 10 markets (60 per cent).

-- BERNAMA