Create An Inclusive Work Environment, GIS Records 25 Percent Of Top Talent Women's Employees

Photo: Doc. Cement Indonesia Group (SIG)

JAKARTA - PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) is committed to creating an inclusive work environment, providing opportunities for employees to contribute optimally regardless of gender differences. In line with the policy of the Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir to support the realization of Asta Cita Presiden Prabowo regarding gender equality, GIS continues to encourage female employees to play a role and take part in providing the best work in advancing the Company.

GIS's commitment to encouraging the role of women can be seen in the demographics of SIG Group employees. Until 2024, SIG Group has 993 permanent female employees and of these, 25 percent of them are top female talents who occupy senior management positions in GIS.

Although the building materials industry is known as an industry dominated by men, even the position of Director of Operations for GIS is currently filled by one of the best female talents of GIS, Reni Wulandari. This is proof that GIS provides career opportunities based on competence regardless of gender.

The Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir said that BUMN female employees have an important role to play in supporting the sustainability of SOE transformation.

"Repatriation and transformation of SOEs can continue with the support of female employees. Since the beginning of my leadership at the Ministry of SOEs, apart from providing a sense of security and comfort, we have opened the widest opportunity for women. Including seeking a work environment free from discrimination and gender-based violence," said Erick Thohir.

Director of Human Resources and General Affairs of SIG, Agung Wiharto, said that SIG is committed to creating a healthy and conducive work environment to encourage employees to develop optimally. The company guarantees equal opportunities in the recruitment process and career opportunities without making gender the main aspect, as well as prioritizing the principle of equality and fairness in the process of managing human resources (HR).

"In particular, GIS also provides facilities to female employees related to their natural needs, such as maternity leave, lactation space, menstrual dispensation, and facilitates female workers who carry double burdens as a mother and employee," said Agung Wiharto, in a written statement, Sunday, January 26.

GIS has also formed a women's employee community under the name Srikandi SIG which is an extension of Srikandi BUMN. Through this activity, the company also encourages women empowerment with learning such as change management, management work and work planning.

"SIG is committed to continuing to develop for the availability of female employees and fill managerial and strategic positions based on competency considerations and performance assessment results. This spirit is in line with the main values of SOEs, namely AKHLAK (Amanah, Competent, Harmonious, Loyal, Adaptive and Collaborative)," said Agung Wiharto.