SINGAPORE companies have made impressive strides in improving women’s share of senior roles, but must do more than chase the numbers, say commentators and industry participants.

They also believe it’s time for diversity and equity to move beyond gender in the workplace, and to strive for a more just and inclusive world for other marginalised groups as well.

“We see more women in positions of leadership and in the boardroom, and there is more discussion around the issue and general acceptance that gender diversity is needed,” said Stephanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner at boutique law firm TSMP Law Corp. “That said, I feel that a lot of it, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is still focused on getting the token female on board. To tick the box.”