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Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: founditWhite-collar hiring in India saw a slowdown in May 2026. However, diversity hiring experienced a substantial surge. This trend highlights a...
Spanish proverb of the day: 'A man does what he can; a woman does what a man...' Life lessons on relationships, human nature, resilience, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and why women possess extraordinary capabilitiesSpanish proverb of the day highlights the idea that men and women bring different strengths to life, relationships and society. The saying ...
Psychology says women often mature faster than men, and it’s not just stereotype or biology, but the truth involves a more complex reasonThe psychology behind women often appearing more mature than men suggests the explanation goes beyond simple stereotypes. Factors such as b...
Quote of the day by Emmy-winning actress and comedian Roseanne Barr: ‘The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives…’ Impactful words on confidence, control, power and how one should navigate with itQuote of the day: Like much of Roseanne Barr’s public commentary, the quote has sparked both admiration and debate. Some view it as an empo...
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...
African proverb of the day: “A woman holds the knife at the sharp end” — Life lessons on emotional strength, social behavior and sacrificeThe African proverb “A woman holds the knife at the sharp end” reflects deep traditional wisdom from parts of Africa about responsibility, ...
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...
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...
Women remain under-represented in India's deeptech sector: Indeed surveyWomen face significant hurdles in India's deeptech sector, with entry-level representation as low as 0-10% for many firms. Despite steady j...
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...
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...
Reshaping norms: How organisations can build equitable workplaces for womenOrganizations must move beyond symbolic gestures and take definitive actions to build equitable workplaces.
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...
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...
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, others are steering the drive to bridge IT's gender gapThe share of women employees across the top five IT companies stood at 34.1% at the end of the first quarter of 2023-24, up from 31.7% as o...
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...
Digital disruption may widen the gender gap: Jessie Qin, EYDigital disruption will create an even bigger gap in gender unless organisations take steps to deal with the challenges.
Fair disclosure: Women's participation in India Inc on the riseFor India Inc, the share of women in the total workforce is the highest in IT companies.
Gender parity: Despite 21-place jump, India at a lowly 87In this latest edition, the report finds that progress towards parity in the key economic pillar has slowed dramatically with the gap - whi...
India Inc begins audits for equal payAlthough men and women start off at the same salary level, a gap emerges over time, a report reveals how 12 years into their careers, women...