A new grant will look to address women health considering issues like fertility problems, miscarriage and pregnancy loss, menstrual health, and gynecological conditions in the workplace in the UK. As per news reports, the new funding is for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organizations. The grant of £200,000 –£600,000 per applicant will be […]
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The workplace has never had a reputation for being the best place to spend a bad day, but maybe it is time for a change. Here are 5 ways in which organizations can support the mental health of employees. Understand impact: The managers need to be trained to recognize the signs of emotional distress among the
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Of late, I am sensing negativity mushrooming in my organization. I am coming across many negative rumours and incorrect assumptions about the company’s policies and procedures. Our organization regularly sends out newsletters on industry happenings, and one of them, because of faulty information, is now looked at as some problem burgeoning in our organization. How
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The inaugural International Maritime Organisation(IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime (IDFWIM), which was observed on May 18, highlighted the lack of women’s representation in the field. According to news reports, Captain TS Bhatia, President of the Merchant Navy Officers’ Association, said that there was a minuscule- 2 to 3% of women— in the shipping
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Aiming to boost the women’s workforce participation, Niti Aayog will roll out a policy roadmap to enable the population to participate in the gig economy and suggest measures to develop a care economy. Looking at a multi-dimensional approach, Niti Aayog will aim to accelerate employment. The Economic Times quoted a source from the apex think tank in
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MG Motor India is aiming for 50% women in the workforce by end of 2023, according to news reports. The automobile manufacturer that has its manufacturing plant in Gujarat and head office at Haryana, at the moment, has 37% women in its workforce, possibly the highest in the industry. The women are employed in administrative
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I started my professional journey as a recruiting manager twenty years ago in an MNC. I have grown from strength to strength, and today, I am head of recruitment for a leading FMCG. Hiring for FMCG has always been challenging. I have focused on soft skills assessments. As a woman, I have shown sensitivity while
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E-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a separate category of disability fiction in adult’s section for books on its site. The move comes following a change in Thema, a code followed by publishers and retailers. The inclusion has also received a thumbs up from authors who have been campaigning for the same. The authors Penny Batchelor
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Research by Avtar in association with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce has turned the spotlight on what every stakeholder can do to enable women to pursue careers. There have always been conversations around empowering women, enabling them, and helping them rise to their fullest potential. Their participation in formal employment hovers around 23% and is
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A new study has revealed that hybrid work is an effective model. However, it also says that a lot has to be done to build an inclusive culture and improve employee experience across workplaces. The study by Cisco titled ‘Employees are ready for hybrid work, are you?’ revealed that at least 6 in 10 (61%)
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