Women’s Share In Workforce Stagnant

Mumbai: The representation of women in the Indian workforce has plateaued at 26 per cent, with just 16 per cent of the fairer sex seen in the executive or C-level positions, according to a report on Tuesday.

The report by Great Place To Work, a workplace assessment and recognition organisation, showed that there remains an 11 per cent gap in women’s representation from mid-level managers to CEOs in India.

The report also highlighted a pivotal factor for women’s success in the workplace -- a strong sense of belonging. It showed that women who feel a sense of belonging are 6.2 times more likely to experience a great workplace and 3.1 times more likely to have career growth opportunities.

This positive correlation underscores the importance of fostering workplace cultures where women feel valued and empowered, helping to counteract the challenges posed by stagnant gender representation and barriers to leadership.