New Delhi: A significant percentage of employers in India are taking proactive steps to promote diversity and gender equality through progressive policies, upskilling and flexibility as they retooled their recruitment strategies, a report said. In which it is mandatory to appoint women at every level in all sectors.
According to new research conducted by ManpowerGroup India, 54 percent of employers in India expressed hope that their company's Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiative is on track to increase participation of women at various levels, compared to the global average of 46 percent. is much more than. cent.
The survey examined 3,150 Indian employers, finding that internal leadership development programs are the most effective in helping to retain and secure diverse talent.
Sector-wise, the information technology (IT) sector leads in strengthening its diversity quotient, followed by the healthcare and life sciences sector and the financial and real estate sector, while the consumer goods and services sector still has a long way to go. Is.
Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup, said, “India's gender diversity is one of the best worldwide and it is encouraging to see women's participation in the workforce increasing rapidly.Organizations have reworked their recruitment strategies by making it mandatory to hire women at every level across all sectors." India and the Middle East.
The survey says female candidates are most likely to be left behind in top-level management roles and this presents the biggest opportunity for employers to make a significant impact on their workforce.
The survey further said that 80 percent of employers said technology increases flexibility and promotes gender equality, with 77 percent saying technological advancements supported this objective.
Gulati expressed confidence that "India has the potential to grow at a much faster rate if more women are added to the labor force."
On pay equity, the report said more than half (58 percent) of respondents reported that PA equity initiatives are on schedule, while the remaining 32 percent are behind schedule and 10 percent have no initiatives.Information technology, communication services, and healthcare and life sciences are outpacing other industries. Energy and utilities are lagging behind.
According to the survey, employers expect most progress on gender equality to happen in the next two years. Yet, only 38 percent of employers expect gender parity to be fully achieved in their organization, while 21 percent of organizations say gender parity has already been fully achieved.
In the latest edition of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, 3.15% of employers in India were asked about their diversity plans, advancement intentions, promoting diverse talent and closing the gender gap.
According to new research conducted by ManpowerGroup India, 54 percent of employers in India expressed hope that their company's Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiative is on track to increase participation of women at various levels, compared to the global average of 46 percent. is much more than. cent.
The survey examined 3,150 Indian employers, finding that internal leadership development programs are the most effective in helping to retain and secure diverse talent.
Sector-wise, the information technology (IT) sector leads in strengthening its diversity quotient, followed by the healthcare and life sciences sector and the financial and real estate sector, while the consumer goods and services sector still has a long way to go. Is.
Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup, said, “India's gender diversity is one of the best worldwide and it is encouraging to see women's participation in the workforce increasing rapidly.Organizations have reworked their recruitment strategies by making it mandatory to hire women at every level across all sectors." India and the Middle East.
The survey says female candidates are most likely to be left behind in top-level management roles and this presents the biggest opportunity for employers to make a significant impact on their workforce.
The survey further said that 80 percent of employers said technology increases flexibility and promotes gender equality, with 77 percent saying technological advancements supported this objective.
Gulati expressed confidence that "India has the potential to grow at a much faster rate if more women are added to the labor force."
On pay equity, the report said more than half (58 percent) of respondents reported that PA equity initiatives are on schedule, while the remaining 32 percent are behind schedule and 10 percent have no initiatives.Information technology, communication services, and healthcare and life sciences are outpacing other industries. Energy and utilities are lagging behind.
According to the survey, employers expect most progress on gender equality to happen in the next two years. Yet, only 38 percent of employers expect gender parity to be fully achieved in their organization, while 21 percent of organizations say gender parity has already been fully achieved.
In the latest edition of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, 3.15% of employers in India were asked about their diversity plans, advancement intentions, promoting diverse talent and closing the gender gap.
