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Aiming towards pay parity for women at work

A pragmatic and deep-rooted approach towards assuring parity of salary will establish financial strength for women.

January 23, 2023 12:19 IST

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Unleashing naari shakti

PM is right in calling for flexi hours to boost women employment; govts & pvt sector have to walk his…

August 27, 2022 04:00 IST

Tata Motors inaugurates first all-women passenger vehicles showroom in Hyderabad

The facility is spread across 5000sq ft and is based near KBR National Park.

Updated: August 26, 2022 18:31 IST

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Their contribution to India’s GDP is currently quite low, at 18%; therefore, there is a significant room for further growth.

Women in the workforce: The gig picture

Easing access to gig work for women can help improve their labour force participation

Updated: June 3, 2022 09:18 IST

New research sheds light on why women resent communality compliments at workplace

Published last month, the study offers interesting results on “positive traits” still feeding a gender stereotype.

May 31, 2022 14:59 IST

Mother’s Day: Working moms contributing their bit to make the world a better place

As countless mothers today are celebrated, showered with flowers, brunches and cards, FinancialExpress.com talked with a select number of mothers…

Updated: May 9, 2022 18:22 IST

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A majority of women want flexible working

Lack of flexibility leads to ‘flexidus’, as seven in 10 working women in India quit or consider quitting their jobs:…

April 12, 2022 14:27 IST

Zypp Electric to hire and train 3,000 Women as Delivery Partners in 2022

Zypp Electric has today announced that the company will hire and train 3,000 women as delivery partners by the end…

March 8, 2022 16:58 IST

International Women’s Day 2022: Britannia to increase women workforce in Assam plant to 65 pc

The company currently employs 1,367 people through permanent and contract modes, of which 60 per cent are women, Britannia Industries…

March 8, 2022 14:13 IST

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Women’s Day: Reap the benefit, women in leadership positions

Women’s leadership is also intrinsically linked to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals—including and beyond Sustainable Development Goal 5 i.e. “Achieve…

March 8, 2022 12:34 IST

Higher female representation in management results in positive impact: Survey

Less than 18% of board members in the Asia Pacific were women as of then, up just 6% since 2010.

Updated: March 8, 2022 11:12 IST

International Women’s Day | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where does India Inc stand on DEI in 2022?

As the dust settles on the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the composition of India’s labour force looks very…

Updated: March 7, 2022 12:19 IST

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What’s stopping women from scaling up their SME businesses?

Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Besides lack of technical know-how and access to capital, inadequate infrastructural facilities, high cost…

November 19, 2021 17:28 IST

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$158 billion finance gap for India’s 15M women MSMEs, 66% don’t have bank account: IFC’s Qamar Saleem

Credit and Finance for MSMEs: The finance gap is largest for the women-owned ‘very small enterprises’ (WVSE) segment in India,…

October 27, 2021 17:00 IST

Overcoming the Pink Pandemic: New Pathways Women and Organizations Need to Take

The effects of the “pink pandemic” worldwide are real – Women have lost decades of ground in terms of career,…

Updated: May 31, 2021 16:34 IST

90% women hesitate to ask for a raise at work: Harappa survey

85% women professionals feel that at least once in their career they have been perceived as ‘bossy’ or ‘dominating’, when…

May 1, 2021 11:10 IST

International Women’s Day 2021: Sania Mirza shares why her journey to the top is a special one

This International Women’s Day, Financial Express Online’s Bulbul Dhawan spoke to Tennis star Sania Mirza on her journey as one…

Updated: March 8, 2021 14:01 IST

International Women’s Day 2021: From wellness to space, Indian women prove their mettle in every field

To celebrate the achievements of women in various fields, Financial Express Online’s Bulbul Dhawan held exclusive interactions with entrepreneurs Dolly…

March 8, 2021 11:05 IST