Demand for women apprentices in manufacturing surges, with TeamLease noting a five-fold increase in young women apprentices aiming for 40% representation. The industry shift towards gender-neutral recruitment practices signals a changing workforce landscape.
UAE s women-friendly policies lead to a 71% increase in Indian women workers in MENA, with the hospitality and construction sectors being the primary focus. The growth is expected to continue in the coming years.
A new study commissioned by Uber suggests ride-hailing services can bring more women into the workforce. While safer commutes could improve India s low female labour force participation somewhat, they address only part of the problem.
Between April and October 2023, the share of women in low-paying formal employment reached a seven-year high at 20.8%, compared to 19.1% in the previous year. While women s labor force participation increased, their enrollment in high-paying formal jobs declined. Unemployment rates for urban women decreased below 9%, and overall formal employment numbers indicate a rise in women s employment. However, the surge in low-paying job enrollments raises concerns about the gender pay gap.
The increasing presence of women in the workforce is more about economic revitalisation than just a demographic change, says apna.co founder & CEO Nirmit Parikh.