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Businesses worldwide are increasingly prioritizing gender equality and women’s empowerment, especially in leadership, fair pay, and workplace improvements. Yet, the gender pay gap remains a challenge. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) 2024 report, women globally still earn 20% less than men on average.

In Taiwan, the 2024 salary survey by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics (DGBAS) found that women earn an average hourly wage of 327 TWD, compared to 389 TWD for men, resulting in a 15.8% gender pay gap. This means women must work 58 more days than men to earn the same annual salary.

To drive real change, RSM Global launched the "Equality Every Day" campaign in 2022, reinforcing our commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). This initiative encourages businesses worldwide to take meaningful action toward gender equality.

 

RSM Global’s Initiatives

At RSM Global, we take concrete steps to advance gender equality:​

  • Signed the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), ensuring women have more opportunities in leadership and decision-making.
  • Implemented a 0% median gender pay gap policy, ensuring pay transparency and fairness.
  • Increased female representation in leadership, fostering a more inclusive corporate culture.
  • Launched the "Equality Every Day" campaign to demonstrate our long-term commitment to gender equality.

So far, the "Equality Every Day" campaign has inspired over 40 RSM member firms worldwide to sign WEPs, making RSM one of the most active supporters of this initiative among global accounting networkShowcase our commitment to gender equality with continuous initiatives through 2025.

The key goals of this campaign: 
🔹 Share success stories from RSM member firms to encourage more businesses to take action.
🔹 Raise awareness and inspire more companies to sign WEPs, expanding the movement.
🔹 Enhance employer branding through strong WEPs commitments, attracting and retaining top talent.

 

Our Actions in Taiwan

At RSM Taiwan, we go beyond advocacy—we take real action to drive change:

  • Empowering women through leadership development programs, ensuring fair and transparent career growth opportunities.
  • Achieving a 0% median gender pay gap among managerial-level employees and above by the end of 2024, reinforcing pay equity.
  • Expanding female representation, with 48% of managerial roles and 63% of our total workforce held by women.
  • Ensuring fair compensation while continuously supporting women's career growth.。

Through these initiatives, we reaffirm our commitment to corporate social responsibility and gender equality, ensuring that progress is more than just words—it’s action.

Commitment to and Impact of Women's Empowerment

 

RSM Global actively implements the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and takes concrete actions to enhance female leadership and decision-making within the organization. This video explores how corporate culture transformation can pave the way for women to step into leadership roles, driving greater diversity and growth in businesses.

Driving a Corporate Culture of Women’s Empowerment

 

Many companies discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but often overlook the importance of integrating these principles into their policies and corporate culture. True cultural transformation requires both structural support and awareness-building to ensure that gender equality is not just a slogan but a core value embedded in the workplace.

RSM’s Commitment and Actions

  • Establishing transparent and fair pay and promotion systems
  • Ensuring gender diversity in leadership, increasing the representation of women in executive roles
  • Providing internal and external resources to support women’s career development

Driving a Corporate Culture of Women’s Empowerment

 

How can companies truly transform their internal culture to create an inclusive workplace? This video explores how RSM Australia implements DEI strategies to drive corporate cultural change—turning policies into action and ensuring that gender equality is not just a slogan but a core business value in practice.

How Women's Empowerment Influences Corporate Decision-Making

 

Research shows that gender-diverse leadership teams have a significant impact on business performance:

  • According to McKinsey's 2023 study, companies with women in senior leadership roles outperform industry averages by 21% in financial performance.
  • The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that companies with women in decision-making positions demonstrate greater innovation and long-term competitiveness.
  • Diverse leadership teams improve decision quality, reduce business risks, and foster higher employee satisfaction and stronger corporate culture.。

Why Should Companies Prioritize Women in Leadership? 

  • Enhances business competitiveness and financial performance
  • Attracts top talent and improves employee retention
  • Drives innovation, mitigates risks, and strengthens corporate resilience

How Women's Empowerment Influences Corporate Decision-Making

 

How does women's participation in decision-making drive change? This video showcases RSM Australia’s approach to building a more inclusive management model from within and highlights how women’s empowerment influences corporate decision-making and long-term growth.

Future Development and Corporate Responsibility

 

Women’s empowerment is not just a corporate initiative—it is a key driver of social progress. By fostering collaboration between businesses, governments, and social organizations, we can build a more inclusive and equitable workplace, ensuring that women have equal opportunities to thrive in every sector.

Our Future Goals:

  • Promoting Gender Impact Reports to enhance corporate transparency
    By publishing data and establishing review mechanisms, we ensure fairness in pay structures, promotions, and leadership representation. Gender equality will not just be a commitment but a measurable outcome.
     
  • Collaborating with governments and social organizations to advocate for women’s empowerment policies
    By actively participating in global forums, corporate alliances, and policy discussions, we aim to drive meaningful gender equality reforms and solidify women’s empowerment as a fundamental pillar of sustainable business development.。

Future Development and Corporate Responsibility

 

How can businesses integrate women's empowerment into their long-term strategy? This video highlights RSM Australia’s future plans and initiatives, exploring how companies can continue to strengthen their commitment to gender equality in the years ahead.

We Continue to Join Hands Globally to Drive Women’s Empowerment!

 

We firmly believe that women’s empowerment not only transforms corporate culture but also drives broader societal progress. When businesses take concrete action to uphold gender equality and foster diversity and inclusion, they not only enhance employee satisfaction but also unlock greater innovation and market competitiveness.

Whether on a global scale or through local initiatives in Taiwan, we remain committed to building a fairer, more diverse, and inclusive future, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive in an equitable environment.