Impact of Workforce Diversity: Gender Perspectives and Industry Needs

In a recent study, respondents believe that increased diversity in the workforce will have a positive impact, although they do not foresee it as a significant issue compared to other challenges. Female participants, however, view the potential impact of diversity more significantly than their male counterparts, indicating a score of 3.00 compared to 2.63 for men.

Ying Ying Lim, Ocean Transportation APAC Lead at Cargill, emphasizes the importance of breaking away from gender stereotypes in the workplace. She highlights the need to recognize individual skills regardless of gender, pointing out that women make up nearly half of the global workforce and industries have yet to fully utilize their potential.

Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University, underscores the importance of diversity in the maritime industry. With the advancement of automation technologies shaping future job profiles, there is a growing need for a diverse talent pool to support the evolving maritime sector. Doumbia-Henry emphasizes the necessity of more women in maritime to address the current shortage of qualified seafarers and to promote a more inclusive and successful industry.

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