Male allyship is important to women at work

Banyan Tree's Ho Kwon Ping shares how men and women can build truly inclusive workplaces together.

- Chelsia Tan

At this year’s Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations’ Summit for Action on Gender Equality (SAGE), the theme “Changing Mindsets in a Changing World” sparked wide-ranging discussions — from thriving in midlife health to the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on gender stereotypes. The event closed with a conversation on male allyship and positive masculinity, led by Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, who emphasised the importance of allyship in the workplace. “I have come to realise that the differences between men and women are significant, and should be celebrated. At the same time, equality of opportunities and outcomes must always be upheld,” he says. Below, he shares more on how men can be supportive allies in the workplace.

Why is male allyship so important for women's career progression?