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160 organisations recognised under inaugural Equal Opportunity Employer Recognition Scheme

On 14 May 2021, the EOC officially announced the results of its inaugural Equal Opportunity Employer Recognition Scheme at an awards presentation ceremony held in the EOC office. Officiating at the ceremony as the Guest of Honour was the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, IDSM, JP.

Welcoming the guests and awardees, EOC Chairperson Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin, IDS said, “We applaud the efforts and achievements of the 160 organisations named as Equal Opportunity Employers, and extend our gratitude to all the participating organisations for their enthusiastic support. Notwithstanding the stark challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, these organisations remain steadfast in their commitment to the values of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are also thankful to the members of the assessment panels including our EOC Members, for lending us their expertise in selecting the Equal Opportunity Employers.”

Organised by the EOC for the very first time, the Scheme – a major highlight of the Commission’s 25th anniversary programme – aims to raise awareness of the benefits of equal opportunity employment policies and practices, and encourage more employers to adopt these policies. Companies and organisations in both public and private sectors may enrol on any one or all four categories of the Scheme, namely Gender Equality, Equality for Diverse Abilities, Family Status Equality and Racial Equality and Inclusion. 

The EOC received 420 applications from 192 organisations across a wide spectrum of industries and sectors. Together they account for over 220,000 employees in Hong Kong. After careful and thorough review by the assessment panels, comprised of 28 experts and professionals hailing from various sectors, as well as EOC Members, a total of 160 organisations were selected and honoured as Equal Opportunity Employers. Among these, 14 were bestowed with the Gold Award for their remarkable achievements in all four categories of the Scheme, while another 10 organisations were presented with the Outstanding SME Award.

Live-streamed online, the ceremony saw the presentation of the Gold Award and the Outstanding SME Award. Owing to social distancing measures, the presentation of certificates to other Equal Opportunity Employers will be held separately on 21 and 26 May 2021.

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