Psychology says hardworking women often use these 8 phrases that are unfairly labeled as 'rude'As organizations invest in inclusive leadership and psychological safety, many are recognizing that direct communication isn't a flaw, it's...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Career breaks, workplace bias top drivers of India’s gender pay gap: SurveyA Naukri survey of over 20,000 professionals reveals that career breaks after children and workplace bias are key drivers of India’s gender...
18 Sep, 2025, 12.55 PM IST
HR asks candidate her marriage plans during interview; scandalised netizens demand ban of ‘outdated questions’Janhavi Jain, a UK-based professional, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her disbelief after encountering an unexpected and controver...
23 Nov, 2024, 10.57 AM IST
The perception of gender pay gap and bias seen rising with affluenceThe second report from the 'Women and Finance' study by DBS Bank India and CRISIL reveals that 23% of salaried women in Indian metros perce...
06 Mar, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
No level playing field for women in tech top floor: reportThe gender gap is more evident in the Technology sector, where 71% women said they do not have enough women leaders, as against 53% non-tec...
08 Mar, 2023, 10.25 AM IST
ET Evoke: Firms keen to fight ‘unconscious biases against women’ must be firm about gender-neutral decor, role modelsOne bias often develops from a lack of visible role models.
03 Jun, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
Women professionals in tech report lower levels of gender bias than in other sectors, says new surveyThe survey was conducted across over 700 respondents in India, working across large enterprises.
06 Mar, 2022, 09.48 AM IST
Women face gender bias and unequal opportunities for career growth, say IIM alumni and studentsGender stereotyping and bias emerged as the key factors hindering the progress of women professionals, with 58% of the respondents saying t...
12 Mar, 2021, 09.57 AM IST
Too young for senior position? Age-based bias becoming more prominent at workplacesAbout 33% of Indian employees face or have faced age-based bias at their workplace.
26 Mar, 2020, 05.51 PM IST
'Cos need to go beyond introducing incentives, should aim to improve the overall quality of life for women employees'TR Ramachandran believes organisations need to introduce policies to make it simpler for women to return to the office.
06 Mar, 2020, 05.14 PM IST
ET Women's Forum: Should workplace diversity be a key deciding factor during hiring?The participation of women in India’s workforce stands at under 30%.
11 Jan, 2019, 12.02 PM IST
Engineers are facing high level of biases at work in India, finds surveyThree-quarters of engineers face biases in assignments, promotions, sponsorship and compensation.
08 Jan, 2019, 02.52 PM IST
How to create a better workplace experience for womenA workplace should not just be inclusive for women but also go above and beyond towards being sensitive to their needs.
03 Feb, 2017, 01.05 AM IST
Blind audition helps remove gender bias in recruitmentThe process involves masking information non-job specific elements related to candidates to help recruiters make unbiased choices.
14 Apr, 2016, 03.20 PM IST
Companies bat for equal pay for equal workThe Catalyst report indicates that though companies are making efforts to spearhead change for women, men are three times more likely.
12 Apr, 2016, 10.59 AM IST
Many women want to quit jobs due to gender bias, odd hours: Assocham surveyAccording to a survey about one-fourth working women in the private sector wish to quit their jobs due to several reasons such as inconveni...
07 Mar, 2016, 05.40 PM IST
Men need to see diversity as a win-win: Shachi Irde, executive director, Catalyst India WRCResearch has shown that men have a critical role to play in diversity and inclusion efforts, especially in taking initiatives to eliminate ...
07 Jan, 2014, 03.00 AM IST