Empowering Women,Accelerating Growth

In recent years, India's workforce has seen a significant rise in female participation, growing from 21% in 2021 to 26% in 2023. This progress offers a strategic opportunity to unlock economic potential, with the working-age population projected to reach nearly 70% by 2030.

The IT sector leads this shift, with 30% female participation, driven by flexible hours, progressive policies, and a supportive environment. The BFSI sector follows with 22.4% female participation, thanks to job stability and abundant career opportunities. In contrast, the FMCG and industrial sectors lag behind with female participation rates of 5.5% and 4.3%, respectively, due to rigid gender norms, inflexible work environments, and a lack of female leadership.

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Unlocking Economic Potential

Increasing women's participation in the workforce is not only a social or industrial imperative, but also an economic one. According to the World Bank, India's GDP could grow by 1% if the female labour force participation rate increased from the current 25% to 50%. As India moves towards becoming the world's third-largest economy by 2030, achieving gender parity in the workforce will be instrumental in realizing its full potential. By fostering an inclusive work environment and addressing barriers to female employment, India can unlock unprecedented economic opportunities and ensure sustainable growth for future generations.

Overcoming Systemic Challenges

In India, women face a multitude of challenges in the workplace stemming from deep-rooted cultural norms, systemic biases, and structural barriers. Gender discrimination is pervasive, manifesting in unequal pay, limited career advancement opportunities, and a stark underrepresentation in leadership roles. The lack of safe working environments further exacerbates these issues, discouraging women's participation and retention in the workforce. Organizations must address these ingrained disparities by implementing comprehensive policies that promote gender equity, establish transparent pay structures, foster mentorship and sponsorship programs, and strive for gender diversity in leadership. Creating safe and inclusive work environments through robust anti-harassment policies and flexible working arrangements can significantly enhance women's participation, and tap into their diverse perspectives and unique contributions.

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Building on Past Successes

Team Marksmen Network's flagship initiative, Most Preferred Workplace, now shifts its focus to the Most Preferred Workplaces for Women 2024-25. This initiative recognizes and celebrates organizations that prioritize women's welfare and create supportive, equitable environments for their female employees across various sectors, including BFSI, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, FMCG, automobiles and auto ancillaries, IT and ITES, healthcare, power and energy, infrastructure, and real estate.

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Most Preferred Workplace for Women 2024

Glimpses

Our Eminent Speakers

Akshay Yadava

Akshay Yadava

Director, UIDAI

(Unique Identification Authority of India)

Bhavya-Misra

Bhavya Misra

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Godrej Capital

Himanshu Kapila

Himanshu Kapila

Director, Human Resources

Medtronic India

Lynette D'silva

Lynette D'silva

VP HR - Global People Services

Amdocs

Mahnaz Shaikh

Mahnaz Shaikh

Chief Human Resources Officer

Eureka Forbes Ltd.

Manoj Kumar Chaudhary

Manoj Kumar Chaudhary

Chief Human Resources Officer

Edelweiss Asset Management Limited

Namita Patwari

Namita Patwari

Chief Human Resources Officer

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited

Rajat Mishra

Rajat Mishra

Assistant Editor

Republic Business

Riya Dalvi

Riya Dalvi

Vice President Human Resources

CEAT Limited

Roma Bindroo

Roma Bindroo

People Director & Head HR

Sanofi CHC

Shruti Sethi

Shruti Sethi

Executive Vice President

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited

Sudakshina Bhattacharya

Sudakshina Bhattacharya

President and Chief Human Resources Officer

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited

Shaped by In-depth Research

This unique initiative has been shaped by insights gleaned from an industry-wide study conducted by LeadCap Ventures with organisations appraised on the following parameters:

Equitable pay and compensation
Career advancement opportunities
Safe and inclusive working environment
Leadership representation
Work-life balance

Industries Covered

  • BFSI
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail and E-Commerce
  • FMCG
  • Automobiles and Auto Ancillaries
  • IT and ITES
  • Healthcare
  • Power and Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Real Estate
  • & more..

Key Discussion Points

Key point one

Approaches to ensure equal career growth opportunities

Key point one

Strategies for implementing effective pay equity policies thereby reducing the gender-pay gap

Key point one

How organisations can ensure gender diversity in the boardroom

Key point one

Navigating challenges associated with career gaps

Key point one

Ensuring work life balance in the organisation

Media Section

Most Preferred Workplace IT and ITES Edition 2023

Most Preferred Workplace BFSI Edition 2023

Most Preferred Workplace 2023 – 2024 (Episode 1)

Most Preferred Workplace 2023 – 2024 (Episode 2)

Most Preferred Workplace – Episode 1 Televised On India Today (IT & BFSI Edition)

Most Preferred Workplace – Episode 2 Televised On India Today (Health & Wellness, Manufacturing Edition)

Partners

Presented by

Republic TV
Marksmen Daily

Magazine partner


Infocus

Media Partners

Business Standard Insignt Out
Women Entrepreneurs Review
The Global Woman Leader
The Busuness Fame
Brand Review Magazine
Women World India
People Manager

Supporting Associations

ABWCI
HR Association India

Research Partner


Lead Cap Ventures

Brought to you by


Team Marksmen