PANGKALPINANG -- The mining industry is generally dominated by men. However, currently, women have also started to play roles and work in this sector which is often considered masculine.
PT Timah, one of the tin mining companies in the world, which has been listed on the stock exchange since 1995, continues to support the role of women to grow, work, and contribute to the Indonesian mining industry.
As a member of the MIND ID mining industry holding, PT Timah has 6% female workers, or 268 people, of the total number of employees at PT Timah.
PT Timah has a special female figure or mining Kartini who has a leadership spirit and has proven her toughness in the mining industry. PT Timah Mining Kartini has contributed to supporting the company's progress.
Currently, several PT Timah mining partners occupy strategic positions related to financial management such as Director of Finance, VP of Finance, and VP of Accounting. In several subsidiaries, Mining Kartini also holds positions as Director.
To support its female workers, PT Timah also has some women-friendly policies such as menstrual leave, maternity leave, equal pay, and especially development programs for female workers, optimizing female talent at the management level.
PT Timah involves women in sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts to improve performance in terms of compliance with environmental regulations and support sustainable development.
In terms of leadership, PT Timah encourages women to take on leadership roles in mining companies to not only expand talent and potential within the organization but also create a more inclusive and diverse work environment.
In terms of representation and creativity, involving more women in strategic decisions and planning can bring new perspectives and creativity in overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions.
PT Timah has continued to encourage inclusiveness and gender empowerment in the mining sector. The formation of a female employee community - 'Women in TINS' aims to create gender balance, as well as strengthen the leadership role of women in strategic positions.
Through the women's community at PT Timah, it is hoped that it can facilitate women to explore their potential and develop themselves both in personal and professional aspects so that they can become leaders in the future.
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This is also in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 5, namely gender equality, and point 8, namely, Supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, a fully productive workforce, and decent work.
"PT Timah is committed to upholding the values ??of inclusion and gender diversity in managing human resources. This is in line with the Company's efforts to achieve the SDGs and the implementation of ESG in the Company's sustainability. Management provides space for female employees to learn, grow, and contribute to building the nation," said Head of Corporate Communications, Anggi Siahaan.
On this occasion of Kartini Day, Anggi said that PT Timah's mining partners are a clear example that there are no limits to achieving dreams and achieving success.
"The company is committed to respecting differences and building an inclusive and friendly work environment for all employees, without exception," said Anggi(*)
