A survey conducted by Naukri.com has revealed that work-life balance is a major concern with 39% of women respondents citing it as a key reason for leaving their jobs.
“These issues pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce, with 41% identifying a lack of flexible working options and 35% highlighting family responsibilities as significant barriers to continuing their jobs,” the report said.
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The report is based on a survey conducted by online recruitment company Naukri.com among job seekers registered on its platform.
The report found that 73% of women interviewed said there are equal opportunities for men and women in employment and leadership positions, and 79% of men agreed that both genders have equal opportunities in the workplace.
Despite the majority of respondents believing that workplaces offer equal opportunities for both genders, the report found that 24% of women felt that men have better growth prospects, compared to only 8% of men who held the same opinion.
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On the other hand, 13% of the men interviewed said that women have better opportunities in the workplace, however, only 3% of women shared this opinion.
“Our report highlights an encouraging trend towards gender equality in the workplace: 73% of women acknowledge that there is equal opportunity today.
“It also reveals persistent challenges in areas of work-life balance and career advancement, underlining the need for strategic interventions by the industry to ensure continued progress,” Naukri.com Chief Business Officer Pawan Goyal told PTI.
Even the gender pay gap remains a cause for concern: 31% of women receive unequal pay compared to 16% of men.
It was also found that 53% of respondents stated that salary compensation is completely equal for both genders in the same position.
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