Why do women quit their jobs? And what can be done to help more women stay at work?
According to a panel discussion on Women Leadership at the World Women Summit, based on industry reports, a whopping 48 percent of Indian women quit their career midway.
According to a a detailed study conducted for the Kelly Global Workforce Index, an annual survey that looks at work-life design, 41% of women in tech companies leave after 10 years. Where are these missing women? Why do women quit their job in India?
Gender equality and career participation of women is a problem that prevails in the entire world. While there are some challenges that exist around the world, there are also cultural factors that are specific to India that makes women quit their job.
Some of the key reasons that women in India quit their jobs are:
I’ve summarised some of the key findings of this important study here in this infographic. This really ought to give senior leaders in industry some food for thought, as to what India Inc needs to do to truly use women’s skills and talents well, rather than losing out on them mid-way.
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Netflix’s ‘House Of Secrets: The Burari Deaths’ dwells into the shocking death of an entire family of 11 in one night. It throws light on gender roles, superstitions & mental health in Indian households.
(Trigger Warning: This story delves into a documentary about alleged suicide/murder and may be triggering. Spoilers ahead).
Directed by Leena Yadav and Anubhav Chopra, Netflix’s latest three-episode documentary ‘House of secrets: The Burari Deaths’ traces what happened with the Bhatia family in 2018. On a usual summer morning, 11 members of the same family were found suspiciously hanging from the roof in the suburb of Burari. Later it was concluded to be an occult ritual gone wrong.
By the time I arrived home I was a tearful wreck. I finally told my sister. She could understand. Should we tell Bhau, our brother? No, she said. “What if he comes with you and gets into a fight with that man?”
Some places just stick in ones head just as some faces do. One such place was Hotel ‘No Name’.
With better literacy and education for women in India, one would suppose that their employment rates also increase. The reality, however, is different. Let's see why.
With better literacy and education for women in India, one would suppose that their employment rates also increase. The reality, however, is different. Let’s see why.
“Any society which fails to harness the energy and creativity of women, is a huge disadvantage in the modern world.” – Tian Wei, CCTV News
Despite all the progress we have made as a country, career choices for women still stay the same. Isn't it time we changed that?
Despite all the progress we have made as a country, career choices for women still stay the same. Isn’t it time we changed that?
Several strides have been made in women empowerment in India, with India having its first woman President, Prime Minister and even the first IAS officer. Indian women rose through the ranks and got employment in a lot of fields. Right from being an astronaut to civil service officers to CEOs of companies, women are doing it all!