Experts say many businesses implement period leave policies that can be presented as progressive, without correcting cultural and unconscious biases. Also, period leave is seen more as a “woke policy” than a recognition of the relief it brings for women.
Talking about key skills that will help navigate the changing dynamics at work, Shivakumar says learning agility, communication, collaboration, complex problem solving skills, creativity and critical thinking skills will be important.
Most industry experts feel the work-from-home concept has the potential to bridge the gender gap.
At present, women make up for 29 percent of workforce at the 50-50 JV between Starbucks Coffee and Tata Global Beverages.
In this episode of Reporter's Take, Anupa Kujur talks to Vaibhavi Khanwalkar about this dimension of India's H-1B woes.
As it looks to increase women participation at the workplace, Vodafone India is aiming to have a 33 per cent women staff by 2018.
Rajesh Bhatia, MD of Tree House Education & Accessories clarifies that of Rs 43 crore receivables, Rs 35 crore of outstanding cash will be paid over next three years.