The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report has revealed the stark differences among the states when it comes to women’s workforce participation or female labor force participation rate (FLPR). Though considered replete with opportunities, Delhi-NCR has the lowest women’s workforce participation rate in urban areas. A news report that revealed the findings said that
Bagging the Oscar trophy on March 12, producer Guneet Monga said, “To all the women watching. The future is audacious and the future is here. Let’s go!” She was only echoing what the glorious win for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ at the Academy Awards meant for women in the industry. One of the most endearing moments from the
Circa 2005. I vividly recall a family get-together specially arranged to welcome the latest entrant into our brood – my two-month-old nephew. When we were huddled around him cooing in his ears, a slightly foul smell floated in the air. My cousin (the baby’s dad) swung into action, took the little one aside, deftly cleaned
As the world becomes more aware of the importance of gender equity and inclusivity, companies are beginning to prioritize the needs of their female employees. These companies understand that creating an environment where women can thrive is not only beneficial for their employees but also for the company. Here are five things that women-friendly companies
The list of organizations addressing the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and taking steps towards DEI is growing. However, employees from underrepresented groups often raise a concern that the efforts result in tokenism and exclusion. Tokenism is the practice of making a superficial effort towards diversity and inclusion by including only one or
They are the first point of contact for the talent pool and a bridge between the latter and organizations. Recruiters have a pivotal role, not just for the underrepresented talent seeking equitable opportunities and representation but also for organizations looking to optimize diverse talent. On March 9, marked as Recruiter’s Day, we look at five
On International Women’s Day, Diversity Digest traces the story of Indian working women—from the time they were pioneers to now as equity seekers. A basic search on the internet about the first Indian woman to breach male bastions will conjure up over a hundred pages of results across fields- medicine, engineering, aeronautics, banking, etc. Be
The search for constant always ends at the stop– change. When you explore the constants of a VUCA – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous world– the results are many. VUCA was first coined at the US Army War College, explaining the times after the Cold War. As time passed, the layers to VUCA kept increasing
Everyone who aspires to be an effective ally wants to change the world. Advancing the interests of a marginalized group is an ongoing process. However, between the intent and action is the awareness. A successful allyship begins by knowing what the marginalized groups need to enable their progress. Here are three aspects that determine effective
Women have made incredible progress in joining the Indian workforce, fighting for equal pay, and rising to the top of their careers. But some career paths have more progress left to make than others. For many years, certain industries and fields have been predominantly male-dominated. Women have often faced barriers to achieving equal representation and
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