women and work

The Global Unemployment Gender Gap reveals more than joblessness. Women’s access to work is shaped by care, safety, law, hiring bias and whether they are counted in the labour force …

Ashoka University’s finding that 73% of working Indian women leave jobs after childbirth should worry every employer. This is not only about maternity. It is about talent, care, bias and …

Which countries have the highest female workforce participation, and what explains their numbers? This article examines the latest global data, the policy lessons behind high participation, and why women’s work …

Women’s workforce participation continues to face barriers despite rising education levels. Flexible work policies and shared domestic responsibilities can help create sustainable career opportunities.

The Women, Business and the Law 2026 Report finds that women still enjoy only about two thirds of men’s legal economic rights globally, and that enforcement is perceived as only …

The proposed 2.5-fold hike in minimum wages marks a sharp shift in India’s labour policy. But will Minimum Wages 2026 restore dignity to work—or depend entirely on enforcement?

Women’s labour force participation is rising, but unemployment still hits women differently, especially in cities. This editorial blends official labour data with lived reality to explain why job loss becomes …

National Youth Day 2026 invites reflection beyond celebration. As India’s young workforce grows, questions around unemployment, gig work, and work-life balance demand honest answers.

The Her Path, Her Power Report highlights a stark truth about women’s workforce inclusion in India. While education and apprenticeships grow, most women remain excluded from stable jobs, leadership roles, …

India’s new labour codes permit women to work night shifts across sectors. But without safety, infrastructure, and care, permission alone cannot become empowerment.