WEPsCAL Cohort 1 Closing Event: Innovating the Future of Family-Friendly Workplaces ✨
On 11th March 2026, the IM Possible Solutions (IMPS) team had the privilege of being part of the WEPsCAL Cohort 1 Closing Event, held at UOB Plaza 1, Kuala Lumpur — delivered in partnership with TalentCorp Malaysia and LeadWomen, under the UN Women Gender Action Lab, with the support of the Australian Government.
Over the past nine months, 11 organisations came together to reimagine what family-friendly and gender-equal workplaces can look like in practice. The solution varies from care leave benefits and flexible working solutions to leadership culture shifts, financial wellbeing programmes, and return-to-work pathways.
The closing event featured opening remarks by TalentCorp’s Deputy Chairman and the Political Economy Counsellor from the Australian High Commission, Malaysia. The main highlights of the event are a keynote presentation by Amy Baum (UN Women) showcasing the Malaysia WEPsCAL journey, and a forum session moderated by IMPS Managing Director, Amir Isyam, joined by panellists Amy Baum (UN Women), Natasha Alias (TalentCorp), Eena Khalil Lim (Mastrak), Maizatul Mardhiah (Sagemaker), and Sujata (Micron).
✨ Among the powerful lessons from this cohort:
- Context is key: meaningful solutions differ across company size, sector, and employee needs
- Leadership buy-in accelerates progress
- Data and accountability build the business case and institutionalise change
A closing Mentimeter survey affirmed what the room already felt: WEPsCAL delivers real value, and companies are already expressing interest in future cohorts. IMPS is proud to have supported Cohort 1 and looks forward to continuing this journey ahead.
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