HR and IT no longer seen as support functions, but as core drivers of productivity and organisational transformation, Mercedes-Benz's Britta Seeger saysMercedes-Benz is elevating India's role from a support hub to a strategic innovation center, entrusting local teams with complex, high-valu...
12 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
One gap narrows, another widensThe rise of Indian girls in academia is undeniably impressive, with an increasing number pursuing higher education. Yet, a troubling discon...
10 May, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Kerala exit Poll 2026 Latest News Updates: Trouble for CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Left? Pollsters predict UDF winExit polls project the United Democratic Front (UDF) will unseat the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala after a decade. Despite a...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
ET Opinion | The STEM Multiplier: Preparing India’s youth to leadIndia is embracing STEM education to prepare for a future shaped by automation and digitalization. New roles combining technology and human...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Women’s participation in tech contractual roles nearly triples, but pay gap persistsWomen’s participation in India’s tech contractual workforce has nearly tripled from 9.51% in 2020 to 27.98% in 2024, according to a TeamLea...
26 Mar, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
How long will it take to achieve gender equality? JPMorgan’s SHOCKING predictionJPMorgan Chase & Co.'s latest report reveals that gender equality remains a distant goal, with an estimated 134 years needed to achieve ful...
10 Mar, 2025, 09.11 PM IST
What can truly move the needle on gender gap?Despite progress, India’s gender gap remains a significant challenge. A report by Bain & Company highlights that India needs 145 million mo...
11 Dec, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Work-life balance, fewer flexible work options pose challenge for women at job frontA recent report highlighted that work-life balance issues are a primary reason for women quitting jobs, affecting 39 percent. Lack of flexi...
24 Aug, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in IndiaIndia's apprenticeships signal shifting gender attitudes, with progress in compensation parity and inclusivity efforts. Addressing systemic...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Gender diversity, inclusion not just ideal, but a strategic necessity for businesses: IndustryThe Indian IT industry has made progress in gender diversity, but there is still underrepresentation of women in top positions and boardroo...
08 Mar, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
Post Covid, India one of the main drivers of narrowing gender gap in labour force participation: Moody'sOlia Kuranova of Moody's discusses the impact of narrowing the gender labour force participation gap, estimating $1.5 trillion added to the...
07 Mar, 2024, 03.52 PM IST
Tech companies are bridging gender gap in a more sustainable fashionClosing the gender gap in India's tech sector requires collaboration across sectors. Efforts from employers, educational institutions, and ...
16 Feb, 2024, 10.45 AM IST
Tech sector, be more gender-savvyA new Aon PLC report shows that the unadjusted gender pay gap in the tech sector in 2023 is 28-30%, while in junior management, it is 18-20...
28 Nov, 2023, 11.14 PM IST
Ground reality of India Inc shows big gender gap at topOnly six of the top 250 company CEOs are women, of which three are founders or hailing from promoter families, according to a diversity stu...
06 Feb, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
Fairer treatment of informal workers key to equality: Martha Chen, lecturer, Harvard Kennedy SchoolChen spoke to ET on issues such as gender pay gap and role of women in the informal sector.
10 Jan, 2017, 01.01 AM IST