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Women Hold Only 10% Key Managerial Personnel Positions In India: Report
Women constitute less than 20 per cent of the overall workforce, and only 10 per cent hold key managerial personnel (KMP) positions even as companies are making efforts for diversity, according to a report.
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India's Rural Areas Drive Rise In Female Labour Force Participation: Study
Over the past five years, India has seen a significant rise in women's participation in the labour force, with rural areas leading the way, new research has revealed.
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The Transformation Of Women's Workwear: From Power Suits To Modern Chic
Discover the evolution of women's workwear from the early 1940s to 2024. From working in dockyards during WWII to modern-day corporate environments, women in the workforce have transformed their fashion game. Read below to learn how:
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Menstrual Leave Petition In Supreme Court, Chief Justice Flags A Flip Side
Mandating menstrual leave for women may lead to them being shunned from the workforce and go against them, the Supreme Court said today, stressing that it is not a matter for courts to look into.
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Labour Officials Visit Foxconn iPhone Plant, Question Executives About Hiring
Labour officials Foxconn's factory near Chennai on Monday and questioned spoke to company directors and human resources about the company's hiring practices, according to an official. The major Apple supplier has been rejecting married women from iPhone assembly jobs, according to a Reuters report.
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Airlines, Airports Told To Increase Women Staff To 25% Of Workforce
Civil aviation regulator DGCA has issued an advisory to airports and airlines to increase the number of women employees in their organisations to ensure more gender equality in the aviation sector.
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How PM Modi's Policies Enabled More Women To Join Workforce, Reap Benefits
From extending maternity leave benefits to relaxation in labour laws to providing creches, the policies led by the Modi government have enabled a significant number of women to join the workforce.
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"Divorces Have Shot Up Since Women Started...": Saeed Anwar's Sexist Rant Slammed On Social media
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Saeed Anwar's controversial views over women entering the workforce and that resulting in more divorces has gone viral on social media.
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Blog: On Women's Day, A Question - When Will The Promised Best Arrive?
A bunch of headlines from the month gone by should force us to question why the idea of a working woman - and the economics of it - is still so skewed. Women have made progress, but it's largely not because of, but despite the wo
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Job After Study Crucial For Women, Not Marriage, Say Youths: UNICEF Survey
A recent survey conducted by UNICEF has shed light on the attitudes of young men and women towards women's participation in the workforce, revealing a strong inclination towards prioritising job opportunities over immediate marriage post-academics.
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Centre Issues Advisories To Employers To Boost Women's Participation In Workforce
Centre's advisories on women workforce: Female participation in the workforce has seen a positive trajectory, reaching 37% in 2022. The advisories underscore the government's commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
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Women's Leadership In Startups Grows Up To 18% In The Last Five Years: Report
According to the report, startups have proven to be a magnet for some of the most highly skilled and motivated women.
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Women Workforce In India Rose To 37% In 2022-23: Union Minister
The participation of women in the country's workforce increased to 37 per cent in the 2022-23 fiscal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
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Gender Pay Disparity "Still A Problem": Nobel Prize Winner Claudia Goldin
Claudia Goldin said Monday that her selection as the Nobel Prize winner was a crucial recognition for women economists studying the workforce, but that persistent gender inequality remains a problem
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"G20, Chandrayaan-3 Show Women Doing Brilliantly But": Nirmala Sitharaman To NDTV
The G20 declaration and Chandrayaan-3 are examples of women doing a "brilliant job", but "we (do) need to have more and more women in the workforce", Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV in an exclusive interview.
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Women Hold Only 10% Key Managerial Personnel Positions In India: Report
Women constitute less than 20 per cent of the overall workforce, and only 10 per cent hold key managerial personnel (KMP) positions even as companies are making efforts for diversity, according to a report.
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India's Rural Areas Drive Rise In Female Labour Force Participation: Study
Over the past five years, India has seen a significant rise in women's participation in the labour force, with rural areas leading the way, new research has revealed.
-
The Transformation Of Women's Workwear: From Power Suits To Modern Chic
Discover the evolution of women's workwear from the early 1940s to 2024. From working in dockyards during WWII to modern-day corporate environments, women in the workforce have transformed their fashion game. Read below to learn how:
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Menstrual Leave Petition In Supreme Court, Chief Justice Flags A Flip Side
Mandating menstrual leave for women may lead to them being shunned from the workforce and go against them, the Supreme Court said today, stressing that it is not a matter for courts to look into.
-
Labour Officials Visit Foxconn iPhone Plant, Question Executives About Hiring
Labour officials Foxconn's factory near Chennai on Monday and questioned spoke to company directors and human resources about the company's hiring practices, according to an official. The major Apple supplier has been rejecting married women from iPhone assembly jobs, according to a Reuters report.
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Airlines, Airports Told To Increase Women Staff To 25% Of Workforce
Civil aviation regulator DGCA has issued an advisory to airports and airlines to increase the number of women employees in their organisations to ensure more gender equality in the aviation sector.
-
How PM Modi's Policies Enabled More Women To Join Workforce, Reap Benefits
From extending maternity leave benefits to relaxation in labour laws to providing creches, the policies led by the Modi government have enabled a significant number of women to join the workforce.
-
"Divorces Have Shot Up Since Women Started...": Saeed Anwar's Sexist Rant Slammed On Social media
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Saeed Anwar's controversial views over women entering the workforce and that resulting in more divorces has gone viral on social media.
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Blog: On Women's Day, A Question - When Will The Promised Best Arrive?
A bunch of headlines from the month gone by should force us to question why the idea of a working woman - and the economics of it - is still so skewed. Women have made progress, but it's largely not because of, but despite the wo
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Job After Study Crucial For Women, Not Marriage, Say Youths: UNICEF Survey
A recent survey conducted by UNICEF has shed light on the attitudes of young men and women towards women's participation in the workforce, revealing a strong inclination towards prioritising job opportunities over immediate marriage post-academics.
-
Centre Issues Advisories To Employers To Boost Women's Participation In Workforce
Centre's advisories on women workforce: Female participation in the workforce has seen a positive trajectory, reaching 37% in 2022. The advisories underscore the government's commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
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Women's Leadership In Startups Grows Up To 18% In The Last Five Years: Report
According to the report, startups have proven to be a magnet for some of the most highly skilled and motivated women.
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Women Workforce In India Rose To 37% In 2022-23: Union Minister
The participation of women in the country's workforce increased to 37 per cent in the 2022-23 fiscal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
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Gender Pay Disparity "Still A Problem": Nobel Prize Winner Claudia Goldin
Claudia Goldin said Monday that her selection as the Nobel Prize winner was a crucial recognition for women economists studying the workforce, but that persistent gender inequality remains a problem
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"G20, Chandrayaan-3 Show Women Doing Brilliantly But": Nirmala Sitharaman To NDTV
The G20 declaration and Chandrayaan-3 are examples of women doing a "brilliant job", but "we (do) need to have more and more women in the workforce", Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV in an exclusive interview.
