\n Diversity Is Key To Address Challenges Facing Semiconductor Industry <\/p>\n
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“Micron is utilising new tools to promote diversity in talent
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Diversity Is Key To Address Challenges Facing Semiconductor Industry SINGAPORE\u00a0–\u00a0Media OutReach\u00a0–\u00a011 March
2021 –\u00a0The Inaugural Semiconductor Women’s Forum in Singapore was
launched at Conrad Centennial Singapore today in a hybrid format. Organised by the Singapore
Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) and supported by e2i, Workforce
Singapore and Global Semiconductor Alliance, the event aimed to attract more
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\n2021 –\u00a0<\/b>The Inaugural Semiconductor Women’s Forum in Singapore was
\nlaunched at Conrad Centennial Singapore today in a hybrid format. Organised by the Singapore
\nSemiconductor Industry Association<\/a> (SSIA) and supported by e2i, Workforce
\nSingapore and Global Semiconductor Alliance, the event aimed to attract more
\nfemale talents to join the semiconductor sector, and inspire the current
\nfemale workforce to stay and thrive in the industry. The
\nevent attracted over 700 participants (both on-site and online) from more than 100
\ncorporates and organisations worldwide. Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State\u00a0for Education and Social and Family Development, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/Thumb\/500x0\/131250\/SSIA-Semiconductor-Women-Forum.JPG#image-131250\")
<\/p>\nMs Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development, graced the first Singapore Semiconductor Women’s Forum.<\/h5>\n
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\nin Singapore remains a male-dominant industry even though female leadership
\ncontributes tremendously in corporate sectors worldwide, as recognised by
\nglobal studies. A survey ‘GSA: Women in the Semiconductor Industry’ conducted
\nby GSA and Accenture in 2019 and 2020 showed a significant under-representation
\nof females with the highest in leadership and technical roles in the industry. <\/p>\n
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\nduring pandemic <\/b><\/p>\n
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\nconsequent shortages in semiconductors have highlighted how critical the
\nsemiconductor industry is in providing the building blocks of the products and
\nservices that impact the way we live, how we work, and the way we enjoy our
\nleisure.<\/p>\n
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\nsaid diversity is key to address these urgent needs in a responsible manner. “The
\nindustry strongly needs more talents to deliver the vibrancy, agility and
\nsustainability necessary for success in this field during the pandemic. The
\nsignificant investments in building a more flexible and empathetic workplace
\nwill greatly help retain and attract employees, and nurture a culture in which
\nwomen have equal opportunity to achieve their potential in a meaningful career,”
\nsaid Andrew in his welcome speech. He said companies have increased their
\nefforts in creating diversified and inclusive working environments. Some of
\nthem have also established Women Network Chapters within their organizations to
\nencourage and support their employees.<\/p>\n
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\nin the industry<\/b><\/p>\n
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\nfemale leaders who have excelled in the semiconductor industry shared their
\ninspirational career journeys at the Semiconductor Women’s Forum, including Jennifer
\nZhao<\/b>, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Optical
\nSensors Division, ams AG<\/i>, Siah Soh Yun<\/b>, Technology Development
\nVice President, GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF)<\/i>, Sim Cher Whee<\/b>, Vice
\nPresident, Global Talent Acquisition and Talent Mobility, Micron<\/i>, Jaya
\nJagadish<\/b>, Corporate Vice President- Silicon Design Engineering &
\nCountry Head — India, AMD<\/i>, and Olivia Koentjoro<\/b>, Director of
\nIntellectual Property Analytics Center of Excellence, Global Law Department, Applied
\nMaterials<\/i>.<\/p>\n
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\n2013,\u00a0 GF established the GLOBALWOMEN
\n(GW)\u00a0 network with a mission to create a
\nsustainable framework for the professional development of women at GF. GW is a
\nvital part of our inclusive culture and has now evolved into an alliance that
\nincludes women and men who actively work as allies for women employees. There
\nis a strong need for corporates to place ‘balance for better’ as a priority by
\ninstitutionalizing support groups on mentoring and professional development of
\nwomen engineers,” said Soh Yun from GF.<\/p>\n
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\nMaterials sponsors Women Professional Development Network (WPDN), which fosters
\ndiversity and inclusion and aims to build a progressive, fair and equitable
\nworking environment within Applied.\u00a0 WPDN
\nis active in promoting engagement and retention of female talents and acting as
\na development platform for future Applied female leaders,” said Olivia from
\nApplied Materials.<\/p>\n
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\nacquisition and reinforce Micron’s inclusive culture, such as modifying job descriptions
\nto weed out unconscious gender bias, using AI to reduce bias in candidate
\napplications, and ensuring interviewing teams are also diverse. The post COVID era of
\nleadership and innovation calls for a strong sense of purpose and empathy, and
\nwe are defining our new normal,” said Cher Whee from Micron.<\/p>\n
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\nactivities to create a vibrant environment for its workforce. For more details
\nof coming talent development initiatives for the electronics and semiconductor
\nindustry, please visit https:\/\/ssia.org.sg\/jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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