The importance of gender diversity at the workplace is a well-accepted fact. More and more employers in India are acknowledging the crucial role a diverse workforce plays in a thriving, growth-oriented business. Organisations are keen on improving their gender inclusivity efforts. In the last few years, this transformation has gathered pace. The Human Resource function is going to play an even more important role in leading and shaping the future of business as we know it.
2. The importance of gender diversity at the workplace
is a well-accepted fact.
3. Organisations are keen on improving their gender inclusivity efforts.
In the last few years, this transformation has gathered pace.
4. The Human Resource function is going to play an even
more important role in leading and shaping the future of
business as we know it.
5. Though 48 percent of Indian population is women, their
participation in the workforce is merely 28 percent
6. A BCG survey, which covered 1,500 employees across 25 large
Indian companies, focused on uncovering the intent of corporate
India in bringing about gender parity and inclusivity.
7. The report stated “women’s representation in Indian firms
stands at around 27 percent of the country’s total workforce.”
Men constitute nearly 75% of
the country’s workforce.
8. Catalyst’s study found that “companies with the most
women board directors outperformed those with the
least in terms of Return on Sales (ROS) by 16 percent
and return on invested capital (ROIS) by 26 percent.”
9. Measures organisations can take to ensure gender
equality and empower women at workplace:
A. Flexi-Time Options
14. About ICFAI Flexible Learning Programs
ICFAI Flexible Learning Programs are designed primarily for Working Professionals to pursue their
management program while they continue to work. These programs provide them with the Skills, Knowledge
and Strategic Perspectives required for them to succeed at their workplace and promote their career
progression.
The programs range from Modular >> Certificate >> PG Diploma >> MBA in the functional areas of Finance,
Marketing, Operations, HR etc. and covers the industry sectors like IT/ITES, Health Care, Pharma, Telecom,
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, etc.
Features - Flexible Learning Programs:
✓ Convenient and Flexible Mode of Learning
✓ Innovative learning methodology backed by Contemporary Curriculum
✓ Quality Courseware along with new-age learning aids as part of the Hub & Spoke Learning Model
✓ Online Counseling Classes
✓ Web support for the students
✓ Easy fee payment patterns including EMIs
✓ Examination thru Computer Based Testing (CBT) pattern – conducted 4 times in a year, giving flexibility to
the working-class in choosing the schedules
