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GENDER NORMS IN WORKFORCE
Reframe 2026 by Breakthrough puts gender norms at the centre of India’s workforce conversation- Not just in legislature, rare to see women in corner offices of PSUs too
- Quote of the Day by Morena Baccarin: "Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms..." Brazilian-American actress' powerful life lessons behind her take on working mothers, modern dads and changing family roles
- India’s gig economy is leaving its women behind, study findsWomen remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study...25 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...12 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg's podcast with Joe Rogan raises eyebrows with 'masculine energy' remark. Is workplace inclusivity at risk?Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's comments on Joe Rogan's podcast advocating for more 'masculine energy' in the corporate world have sparked contr...20 Jan, 2025, 06.43 PM IST
- Is marriage killing women's careers? World Bank report shows many South Asians pay 'marriage penalty'A World Bank report shows that in South Asia, women face a 'marriage penalty' and a 'child penalty,' leading to decreased labor participati...16 Oct, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
- Automation paves way for women in traditionally male-dominated manufacturing sectorThe drive towards automation in India's manufacturing sector is anticipated to increase the hiring of women, leading to more inclusive work...12 Aug, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
- India Inc embraces gender-neutral parental leave policies for inclusive work environmentIndia Inc revamps parental leave policies to support changing family structures and foster inclusion. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive and ...18 May, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
- It's still a man's world when it comes to healthcare leadership, salariesDespite a significant presence of female workers in entry level roles, the report showed a significant under-representation of women in lea...05 Dec, 2023, 08.17 AM IST
- Unlocking potential: Why women’s participation remains low among MSMEs, and what can be done about itIndustry observers say societal expectations and traditional gender roles often limit women’s access to economic opportunities.24 Nov, 2023, 02.15 PM IST
- The U-shaped link between an Indian wife's job and her husband's salaryA recent analysis of the Periodic Labour Force Survey in India challenges the traditional gender norm of the "male breadwinner." The study ...25 Sep, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
- India's female workforce participation witnessed a dip in past two decadesAs per the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022, India ranked 107th in ‘educational attainment’, but ranks more distant in ...07 Mar, 2023, 05.37 PM IST
- How India Inc can help change social norms holding back women from workplaceIn India, women's workforce participation has been on a free fall. As per govt data, it fell from 31% in 2012 to 21% in 2021. Other data so...21 Apr, 2022, 12.23 AM IST
- Equipping women with new-age skills will boost workforce tremendously13 Apr, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
- Diageo India announces equal parental leave for all employees; introduces 26-week paternity leaveEffective July 30, 2021, this policy is applicable to all new parents, and can be availed by new fathers anytime within 12 months of the bi...02 Aug, 2021, 11.25 AM IST
- United Nations Women launches India chapter of Unstereotype AllianceUnstereotype Alliance's members which have committed to challenging stereotyped gender portrayals include India’s largest advertisers Hindu...30 Mar, 2021, 07.17 PM IST
- View: Give cash incentives to women to enter the workforce and reap the rewardsIndia needs a well-crafted policy that draws more women to work. GoI data show that labour force participation of women aged 15-plus was 32...20 Jan, 2021, 06.59 PM IST
- Declining women participation in labour force needs to be addressed, says ministers' panelReport by a working group of ministers (WGoM) notes that women labour force participation rate has been falling for a decade and is now at ...17 Nov, 2020, 10.24 AM IST
- Advancing gender parity could contribute $770 billion to India’s GDP by 2025: McKinsey reportIn contrast, in China, women contribute 41% to the overall GDP and comprise 44% of the workforce and in Singapore, these are 39% and 45%, r...20 Jun, 2018, 08.19 AM IST
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