49 How We Are Governed Financial Statements Shareholders’ Information Additional Information Female Representation at Kenanga in 2021 DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND WELLBEING We aim to give our employees equal opportunities to succeed professionally, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and background. We strive to maintain a healthy gender-balanced workforce through our focus on inclusivity that allows each individual to thrive in their careers. FOSTERING ANTI-DISCRIMINATION We strive to create a conducive work culture that respects the dignity and rights of our employees. Aligned to the principles set out in the UN Global Compact, we are cognisant of our responsibility to respect human and labour rights. All new hires undergo a self-directed learning module via our LMS which covers employee rights concerning the relevant local labour laws. Our existing employees also have the option of completing the module as a refresher. In 2021, a total of 337 employees participated in this training, logging 235.9 training hours in total. We adopt a non-discriminatory approach for all HR practices throughout the Group, including processes related to recruitment, redundancy, training and development allocations, as well as remuneration packages. The Group’s whistleblowing channels are available to employees, as an avenue to report concerns regarding misconduct or unethical practices. As guided by our Preventing and Eradicating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Procedure, we take measures to prevent instances related to sexual harassment. In 2021, there were zero grievances or incidents reported related to harassment, bullying or discrimination. 51% Our Workforce 36% Key and Senior Management 53% Middle Management 53% Junior Management 39% Non- Executive International Women’s Day at Kenanga In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we continued to raise awareness on gender equality within our workforce through an array of initiatives, including pop quizzes and the dissemination of informative communication materials. As part of our efforts to inspire employees, we also engaged an up-and-coming female calligrapher to create uplifting digital wallpapers for employees to use throughout the year. We supported the #EqualityforEquity campaign by Bursa Malaysia which encouraged women to sign-up for a trading account. In 2021, women made up only close to 30% of total traded value on our local bourse.
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