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The World Association of News Publishers has sought more diversity, pointing out to the lopsided representation of women across positions, especially in leadership positions. The association headquartered in Germany aims to ensure that the press’ essential role in society is understood and respected. According to the news reports, there are fewer stories about women, and […]

A recent study has found that gender-biased language and stereotypes are rampant in the workplace, as close to 46% use gender-biased terms like ‘guys’. The latest research from Samsung UK and Ireland found that women were more likely to be asked to prepare tea or about their kids. The study also found that the average

Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has pushed for flexible working arrangements to boost women’s workforce participation and family-care leaves. She recently spoke at the NTUC Women’s Committee Leaders. At the event, she also discussed the well-being of workers and the challenges they faced. Committed to the labor movement for over three decades, Halimah pointed out that

Reiterating its commitment to the Qatar National Vision 2030, the state of Qatar has said that continuous efforts were being made in the development of women as part of policies, enabling their equal participation in sustainable development efforts. Sheikha Al Maha bint Mubarak Al Thani, third Secretary of Qatar’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations,

A Microsoft study says that 50% of workers are facing burnout. The study that surveyed at least 20,000 workers from across 11 countries in July-August this year has found that while 50% of the workers reported feeling disengaged, burnout, and overworked, 53% of managers said they felt burned out. Even as 90% of the workers

Visa has pledged $1 million to support women-owned businesses in four states of India. The project, in association with United Way Mumbai, will be implemented in about 170 villages in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, for the next three years. The focus is on businesses by women and for women. The project will focus