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When it comes to half of the world's population, it should be a matter of concern for all that India has one of the lowest labor force participation rates for women when compared to countries across the world, as per the ILO market update of 2017. According to the World Bank report of 2017, it is about 25% for Indian women.
Though things have changed a lot, with professions like nursing and education being dominated by women and women making their mark in other fields previously ruled by men, much still needs to be achieved in terms of social acceptance of women's capabilities and competencies in all spheres. Whether it be entrepreneurship, leadership roles in the business world, or others, women have proved themselves. However, the fact remains that the road to success for them is not as smooth as compared to men due to implicit gender biases and mindsets about working women.
Promoting gender parity
Organizations should take steps to promote more gender parity, consciously building the capabilities of women employees while sensitizing both men and women towards each other. The most important requirement is to address unconscious bias and raise awareness about the benefits of gender diversity. With a strong support system for women and appropriate people policies in place at the workplace, there is no reason why women cannot rise higher up the leadership ladder.
Challenges faced by women in the workplace
The issues and challenges faced by women in the workplace remain the same as they were in the last decade, with pay inequality persisting. Women are often paid less than their male counterparts in most professions. They are also less preferred for employment when recently married, due to the fear that they may soon go on maternity leave. Additionally, they are subjected to sexual harassment at the workplace and are often tasked with leading client meetings for business development due to perceived "persuasion skills."
Support system for women
What is needed is a strong support system from society and family to encourage and empower women to advance in their careers, preventing them from becoming victims of societal expectations around marriage and motherhood.
Saagarika Ghoshal, a prominent HR professional and female board director, has supported this edition's cover story as a guest editor, covering various dimensions of women at work, including successes, challenges, hazards, and how women leaders navigate them.
If you like it, let us know. If not, well, let us know that too.
Happy Reading!
Anil Kaushik, Business Manager - HR Magazine
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http://www.businessmanager.in
**Location**: Delhi, India
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181When it comes to half of the world's population, it should be a matter of concern for all that India has one of the lowest labor force participation rates for women when compared to countries across the world, as per the ILO market update of 2017. According to the World Bank report of 2017, it is about 25% for Indian women.
Though things have changed a lot, with professions like nursing and education being dominated by women and women making their mark in other fields previously ruled by men, much still needs to be achieved in terms of social acceptance of women's capabilities and competencies in all spheres. Whether it be entrepreneurship, leadership roles in the business world, or others, women have proved themselves. However, the fact remains that the road to success for them is not as smooth as compared to men due to implicit gender biases and mindsets about working women.
Promoting gender parity
Organizations should take steps to promote more gender parity, consciously building the capabilities of women employees while sensitizing both men and women towards each other. The most important requirement is to address unconscious bias and raise awareness about the benefits of gender diversity. With a strong support system for women and appropriate people policies in place at the workplace, there is no reason why women cannot rise higher up the leadership ladder.
Challenges faced by women in the workplace
The issues and challenges faced by women in the workplace remain the same as they were in the last decade, with pay inequality persisting. Women are often paid less than their male counterparts in most professions. They are also less preferred for employment when recently married, due to the fear that they may soon go on maternity leave. Additionally, they are subjected to sexual harassment at the workplace and are often tasked with leading client meetings for business development due to perceived "persuasion skills."
Support system for women
What is needed is a strong support system from society and family to encourage and empower women to advance in their careers, preventing them from becoming victims of societal expectations around marriage and motherhood.
Saagarika Ghoshal, a prominent HR professional and female board director, has supported this edition's cover story as a guest editor, covering various dimensions of women at work, including successes, challenges, hazards, and how women leaders navigate them.
If you like it, let us know. If not, well, let us know that too.
Happy Reading!
Anil Kaushik, Business Manager - HR Magazine
B-138, Ambedkar Nagar, Alwar - 301001 (Raj.) India
Mob.: [Phone Number Removed For Privacy-Reasons]
http://www.businessmanager.in
**Location**: Delhi, India
business manager hr magazine, City-India-Delhi, Country-India, women employees, hr magazine, business development, sexual harassment, maternity leave,
From India, Delhi
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