Inclusivity Still a Challenge

HOWEVER, A GREATER NUMBER OF WOMEN, GLOBALLY AS WELL AS IN INDIA, ARE VENTURING INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUILDING SUCCESSFUL ORGANISATIONS

OVER THE PAST two decades, there has been a strong emphasis on promoting diversity at the workplace. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2024, while women's employment rates have risen globally, progress for women in the workplace has slowed down overall. The report elucidates that women make up less than half of the global workforce and hold only a quarter of the top C-suite positions. In fields like STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), women continue to represent only a fraction of the workforce. Cultural perceptions around carer responsibilities and uncertainty about career prospects post-marriage also add complexity, often holding women back from reaching their full potential.

However, we are seeing a greater number of women globally as well as in India, venturing into entrepreneurship and building successful organisations. It's inspiring to see this shift, where ability and true potential are rising beyond gender and women are playing a key role in shaping the narrative for businesses and communities.