This is an archive article published on October 1, 2024

Sense of belonging makes women over 6 times more likely to call workplace ‘great’: Report

Despite progress in increasing women's representation across industries, participation has stagnated at 26 per cent in 2024, following a steady rise from 2021 to 2023. The report highlights the need for further efforts to bridge the gender gap, especially in male-dominated sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and transportation.

Women in workplace: The findings of the 2024 report shed light on both the strides being made and the areas that require more effortWomen in workplace: The findings of the 2024 report shed light on both the strides being made and the areas that require more effort (representative image/ pexels)
3 min readNew DelhiOct 2, 2024 09:03 AM IST First published on: Oct 1, 2024 at 02:30 PM IST

Women who feel a strong sense of belonging are 6.2 times more likely to describe their workplace as “great” and 3.1 times more likely to perceive growth opportunities, underscoring the importance of inclusive work environments, according to recent report released by the Great Place to Work. The 2024 report on India’s Best Workplaces for Women emphasised the role a sense of belonging plays in women’s workplace success.

Despite progress in increasing women’s representation across industries, participation has stagnated at 26 per cent in 2024, following a steady rise from 2021 to 2023. The report highlights the need for further efforts to bridge the gender gap, especially in male-dominated sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and transportation. However, industries such as education, non-profits, and charity organisations have achieved nearly 50 per cent female representation, emerging as leaders in gender inclusion.

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