Female labour-force participation rose sharply to 34.4% in July 2026, but rural women accounted for much of the improvement. Urban female participation remains weaker and urban female unemployment rose to …
Women at Work
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Structural barriers still hold women back from leadership, but some career habits make the climb unnecessarily harder. Here are 10 practical mistakes women can identify, correct and use to gain …
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Tamil Nadu will formulate a dedicated Peri-Menopausal Care Policy aimed at identifying women’s physical and mental health needs earlier. Here is what has been announced and why the move matters.
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Women’s Equality Day marks a historic milestone in women’s rights, but its relevance now extends far beyond suffrage. This guide explores its history, meaning, and why equality still needs equity, …
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On Independence Day 2026, the founders of Change in Content reflect on India’s progress for women, the workplace gaps that remain and why the next stage must move from conversation …
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There is no single female workplace experience. This practical guide explains intersectionality in the workplace, why overlapping identities can shape opportunity and bias, and what women and organisations can do …
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Leadership Experience for Men and Women: Both Reach Leadership. Then They Seem to Enter Different Workplaces
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainSixty years ago, researchers asked whether women belonged in executive leadership. In 2026, the question is different: why do senior men and women increasingly describe the same promotion, evaluation and …
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South African Women are Closing the AI Skills Gap, Pnet Job Market Trends Report Finds
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainSouth African women are narrowing the workplace AI-skills gap, according to Pnet’s August 2026 Job Market Trends Report. Their share among professionals listing AI capabilities has risen from 25% to …
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Women Hold More Jobs Than Men in the US for the Third Time. Don’t Call it Equality Yet
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainWomen now account for 50.1% of US nonfarm payroll jobs, only the third such crossover in historical data. But falling male participation, sector shifts, persistent pay gaps and July’s female …
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Remote work emerged as the single biggest job priority for women in a new US survey, ahead of compensation. The finding says less about women accepting lower pay and more …