FedEx Express recognized thecontributions of female employees in China in honour of International Women’s Day and pointed outthe increasingly important role women play in various functional groups within the company.
At FedEx China, female employeesaccount for 32% of the workforce which is more than 6,000. At present, nearly 40% of the managingdirectors and about 30% of the management team in Asia Pacific at FedEx are women.
On the whole, management numbers ofwomen have been growing exponentially in the past three or four years. However, the Chinese marketpresents dynamic challenges for women when balancing work and family, FedEx said in astatement.
“FedEx views China as an importantpart of its strategy and the world views China as a great economy,” said Kuan Thye Sean, ManagingDirector of Human Resources, FedEx China. “With FedEx growing so rapidly in China, the demand fortalent requires the HR profession to play a major role.”
FedEx People Service Profit (PSP)philosophy offers equal employment opportunities to the best-qualified individuals for every jobopening when hiring and promoting. FedEx also has in place a committed and sustained program thatnurtures female talent and expertise, and actively helps women rise through the ranks and takeleading roles in the company.
“FedEx is a proud supporter ofdiversity, gender equality and the advancement of women in the workplace,” said Eddy Chan, head ofFedEx China. “We thank our female employees for their hard work and dedication each day in helpingus deliver on our promise of outstanding customer service.”
