WOMEN IN TECH WORKFORCE
Diversity initiatives are bringing more women to certain roles: Survey Indian companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, with varying levels of women's representation across roles highlighted in a Manpower Group survey. Administrative and operational roles show higher fem...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.47 AM IST'We hire more women because they are more disciplined', says Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Foxconn controversy Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal reaffirmed the company's commitment to employing women, including married women, amid reports of Foxconn's discriminatory practices. Ola's FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu employs an all-women workforce, with plans to exten...
01 Jul, 2024, 02.16 PM ISTInfosys hunts for talent among women professionals out on a career break The women should meet two criteria, they should have work experience of at least two years before taking the break and should have had a break of six months. Shaji Mathew, group head of HR at Infosys, said the company has crafted a strategic approac...
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MSME Day 2024: Participation of women in MSMEs increases but challenges remain MSME Day 2024: While the role of women has increased significantly in India’s MSME set-up, certain challenges remain which need to be soon addressed. Notably, the women-led MSMEs play a critical role in this set up. They contribute significantly to ...
27 Jun, 2024, 12.00 PM ISTView: Gender diversity needs work This year, 797 women candidates contested the general elections, constituting 9.6% of the total 8,337 candidates. Only 74 of them won a seat in the 18th Lok Sabha - four fewer than the number of women in the 17th Lok Sabha. This comes less than a ye...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.46 PM ISTIndia Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right Naina Lal Kidwai, chairperson of Rothschild & Co, who is also on the board of directors of Biocon and UPL, said one of the big factors fuelling this change is ESG reporting. Companies, especially the larger ones, are seeking ratings from global firm...
31 May, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTIndia’s five big IT firms see net exit of 25,000 women in FY24 The data analysis by staffing firm Xpheno revealed that five of India's top IT services companies - Infosys, TCS, Wipro, LTI Mindtree, and HCL Tech - have seen a collective net exit of 25,000 women in the year ending March. Despite an increase in th...
30 May, 2024, 11.32 PM ISTInitiatives on track to increase women’s participation across levels, say 54% Indian employers – much above global average of 46% Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey
28 May, 2024, 12.11 PM ISTGlobal capability centres seek to increase female representation in tech roles Data from Quess Corp indicates that the presence of women in global capability centres (GCCs) has slightly increased to 30% in FY24 from 26.6% in FY20. However, there remains a significant gap in women's representation in mid and senior-level roles,...
27 May, 2024, 12.38 PM ISTRetail, ecommerce create job openings for freshers and experienced professionals A recent report by GI Group Holding India reveals increasing job opportunities in retail and e-commerce, with retail seeking fresh hires and e-commerce targeting experienced professionals. Applications for retail jobs rose by 8% in 2023, driven by y...
27 May, 2024, 10.07 AM ISTCorporate India's big push for diversity: Companies intensify efforts to recruit women from entry level Corporate giants in India, such as RPG Group, Deloitte, Tata Steel, Amazon, and Zinnov, are doubling down on diversity by ramping up efforts to recruit more women from the ground up. Strategies include targeted campus hiring, incentivizing recruitme...
16 May, 2024, 11.27 PM ISTFor India to shine, more and more girls must take up STEM: Isha Ambani Isha Ambani advocates for increased female participation in STEM and technology careers, highlighting the need to bridge the gender gap and support women in leadership roles for India's technological advancement.
15 May, 2024, 03.59 PM ISTRazorpay revamps health insurance policy, provides coverage for vital medical treatments Razorpay unveils new employee health insurance policy covering vital treatments like HIV/AIDS and conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Employees can customize plans to include siblings, LGBTQIA+ partners, and enhanced maternity benefits. Th...
14 May, 2024, 05.10 PM ISTWomen participation in tech roles in non-tech sectors to grow by 24.3% by 2027: report The tech women's participation rate in non-tech industries stood at 19.4 lakh workforce in 2023, which is expected to grow by 24.3% to 24.1 lakh employees by 2027, TeamLease Digital's report - Women at the Heart of India's Digital Evolution, has rev...
17 Apr, 2024, 05.38 PM ISTWomen in tech workforce in GCCs to rise to 35% by 2027 from 25% now: Report The rise of women in tech to 35% by 2027 in global capability centers, highlighting in-demand roles and challenges faced. Efforts are needed to bridge the gender gap and provide equal opportunities for women in tech.
17 Apr, 2024, 01.31 PM ISTEmpowering Tomorrow: The Rise of Women in Global Workforce Dynamics02 Apr, 2024, 10.00 AM IST Gender diversity, inclusion not just ideal, but a strategic necessity for businesses: Industry The Indian IT industry has made progress in gender diversity, but there is still underrepresentation of women in top positions and boardrooms. Companies should offer flexible work options, mentorship programs, and robust support structures to suppor...
08 Mar, 2024, 11.20 AM ISTWomen still lonely at the top in Indian boardrooms The situation is worse in the case of the Indian IT industry, with none of the 54 companies in the NSE-1000 index having a female CEO. Market leader TCS, which employs more than 200,000 women (constituting over a third of its workforce), has no wome...
21 Feb, 2024, 12.11 AM ISTTech companies are bridging gender gap in a more sustainable fashion Closing the gender gap in India's tech sector requires collaboration across sectors. Efforts from employers, educational institutions, and the government are crucial. Promoting gender diversity, providing support systems, and addressing issues like ...
16 Feb, 2024, 10.45 AM ISTIn age of tech disruption, women make beeline for upskilling Indian women are increasingly engaging in upskilling initiatives, driven by various factors such as re-entering the workforce, securing better jobs, and staying relevant amid technological disruptions. Edtech platforms like Imarticus Learning, Hero ...
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