Indian women more employable than men; guess how many are in workforce!
The overall young employability has improved to 50.03% over the previous year. The age range with the highest employability was found to be between 22 and 25 years old.
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Women missing from India’s workforce: CMIE
While labour force participation rises rapidly with age, the age distribution of its rate is very different for men and women, notes CMIE.
How the gender quotient can advance equality
Policymakers and businesses need to work together to create avenues to include more women in the workforce, including in the government. Only by foregrounding gender can real equality be achieved.
Harshbeena Zaveri on why women make better leaders
Harshbeena Zaveri, vice chairman and managing director of NRB Bearings, says women should take time out to create a network of women and emulate role models.
Together we rise: Why allies are important
A community of allies can have a great role in pushing women forward. Allies help build a network of solidarities, allowing women the option to rely on them when they need help.
India’s working women face high gender bias: LinkedIn
Nearly 85% of women in India have missed out on a raise or promotion because of their gender reveals the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021 report; and 89% were negatively impacted by the pandemic.
Pandemic woes for women: To work or not to work?
The transition to the work-from-home model has not been seamless for women. Result: Figures suggest that women in large numbers are leaving the workforce. This needs to be acknowledged.
Lockdown boost for India’s gender parity
Female representation in the workforce grew 8 percentage points across corporate services, education, healthcare, and media and communications, says a LinkedIn report.
Pandemic response needs a gender lens
Without addressing the gendered nature of the economy and society, women and girls will continue to bear the consequences of crises such as Covid-19 through gender-blind policy interventions.
Flexible work hours key to support working women
BofAML’s Kaku Nakhate says supporting working women with flexible work hours and time off is crucial to ensure they stay on in the job.
