Many companies in India and globally have taken steps to bridge the gender gap, recognising the importance and advantages of a higher share of women in the workforce. These include gender pay parity assessments, flexible work policies, liberal sabbaticals and extended maternity leaves. Yet, retaining women remains a major challenge. Caregiving responsibilities for children and…
A few years ago, during a field visit, I met two women whose stories stayed with me. Lakshmi, an entrepreneur, had the skill and ambition to expand her small lacquer bangle business, a craft passed down by her father. But every bank she approached demanded collateral she didn’t have. In another town, I met Bushra,…
The pace of change, driven by technology, geopolitical dynamics and evolving societal priorities, will ensure that uncertainty is the only constant. But times of upheaval, as history has shown, also offer extraordinary opportunities. For India Inc and Indian policymakers, embracing uncertainty is the key to survival and success. Here are five major trends reshaping the…
