Around 62% employers intend to hire women in stem roles, says study

The study is based on a survey of 250 employers and 500 employees of organisations from 12 sectors conducted by digital talent company NLB Services and NTT DATA

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Sourabh Lele New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Mar 16 2023 | 12:08 AM IST
Around 62 per cent Indian organisations are in favour of hiring women in the domain of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in FY23 and FY24, according to a study released on Wednesday.

The ‘Bridging the Skills Gap - Towards an Equal Workplace’ study conducted by NLB Services and NTT DATA also said there is “massive” gender disparity, with around 57 per cent of women saying they face a prominent pay gap in their organisations.

The study is based on a survey of 250 employers.
 


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