May 30th 2024.
A recent report has shown that the percentage of women in leadership roles in India has increased to 23.2% across various industries in early 2024. This data, gathered by LinkedIn and The Quantum Hub, also indicates a steady growth in the representation of women in the workforce over the years, rising from 23.9% in 2016 to 26.8% in 2024.
Although there has been an overall positive trend, there have been slight fluctuations observed between 2022 and 2024, with a slight drop of 0.5 percentage points. The report states that the percentage of women in senior leadership roles has seen a growth from 16.6% in 2016 to 18.7% in 2023, but has slightly decreased to 18.3% in 2024. However, it is expected to improve by the end of the year.
The data, which was self-reported by more than 1 billion LinkedIn members, covers trends from 68 million companies, 135,000 schools, and 41,000 skills globally. This comprehensive data provides valuable insights into the current state of women's representation in leadership roles.
Aditi Jha, Board Member and Country Head, Legal & Government Affairs, LinkedIn India, expressed her hope that this report will inspire tangible steps towards narrowing the gender disparities, especially in senior leadership positions. She also mentioned the recent focus on "women-led development" and the efforts by both policymakers and business leaders to address these challenges.
The report also highlights the sector-wise variations in women's leadership representation. The Education industry has the highest representation of women in leadership roles at 30%, followed by Government Administration at 29%. Other industries such as Administrative and Support Services and Hospitals and Health Care have 23% representation of women in leadership roles.
On the other hand, sectors like Technology, Information, Media & Financial Services have a moderate representation of women in leadership at 19%, according to the report. This data sheds light on the need to continue working towards promoting diversity and inclusivity in all industries.
Overall, it is encouraging to see the growth in women's representation in leadership roles, but there is still a long way to go in achieving gender equality. With the right efforts and initiatives, we hope to see a more balanced representation in the near future.
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