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Women politicians' share rises in Japanese politics, but challenges remain

Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor on Sunday, and one of her closest rivals was a woman. Multiple women competing for a top political office is still rare in Japan, which has a terrible global gender-equality ranking, but Koike's win highlights a gradual rise in powerful female officials and a society more open to gender balance in politics. That said, even if a woman eventually becomes prime minister, politics here is still overwhelmingly dominated by men, and experts see a huge effort needed for equal representation. There are growing expectations for women to play a greater role in politics, said parliamentarian Chinami Nishimura, a senior official with the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. In politics or parliament, which are still largely considered men's work, it is extremely meaningful for women to show their presence and have our voices heard. Nishimura,

BJP's women's wing calls for probe into Foxconn India hiring practices

Foxconn hiring agents and HR sources cited family duties, pregnancy and higher absenteeism as reasons why Foxconn did not hire married women at the plant

25% of new hires married women; nearly 70% of workforce women: Foxconn

Apple iPhone maker Foxconn has informed the government that 25 per cent of its new hires are married women and its safety protocol, which requires all employees to avoid wearing metal irrespective of gender or religion, is not discriminatory, sources said. In an informal note shared with the government after reports suggested it is not hiring married women, Foxconn stated that such stipulations are not part of its policy and these claims may have been made by those individuals who were not hired, sources said. They added that such media reports malign the fast-growing Indian manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu labour department on the issue of married women not being allowed to work at the Foxconn India Apple iPhone Plant, as reported by the media. "Foxconn had clarified that 25 per cent of the latest hires are married women. This would mean nearly one-third of the total women are marri

Women executive directors paid less than male counterparts, gap widening

India's women executive directors on average paid nearly 40% less than men in the same role

Airports, airlines should have at least 25% women at various levels: DGCA

The DGCA said that the airports and airlines should periodically review the existing HR policies to remove any gender biases and to promote a positive work environment for women

Bill to raise legal marriage age for women lapses as 17th LS dissolves

With the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, a bill that aimed to bring uniformity in the age of marriage for men and women has lapsed. The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2021 and was referred to the standing committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports. The standing committee received multiple extensions over a period of time. Citing provisions of law and Constitution, former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and Constitution expert P D T Acharya told PTI that with the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, "the bill has now lapsed". The bill aimed to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 to increase the minimum age of marriage of females to 21 years. Further, the Bill would have overridden any other law, custom, or practice. Under the 2006 Act, a person married below the minimum age may apply for annulment within two years of attaining majority (i.e., before 20 years of age). The Bill increases thi

Decline of 9-5 grind: Rise in number of women employees opting gig for work

The number of female consultants in India registering for freelance positions has surged by over 300 per cent in FY24 over FY22

Fewer top women earners in British finance since pandemic, shows report

The lack of progression of women to the most senior roles in financial and professional services is a major factor contributing to the gender pay gap

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Ireland becomes second EU state with no women leading listed companies

Only 8% of CEO positions at the largest listed companies in the EU28 in 2023 were women

Women representation in mfg sector to touch 40% by year-end: TeamLease

There has been a significant increase in demand for women apprentices in the manufacturing sector, as factories are increasingly adopting gender-agnostic recruitment practices, a sharp departure from traditional hiring norms and underscore the industry's commitment to fostering inclusive work environments. According to staffing company TeamLease, in the past 8-10 months, there has been a remarkable five-fold surge in demand for young women who have completed class 10/12 to be appointed as apprentices, reflecting a shifting landscape in India's workforce dynamics. The surge in demand for women apprentices is primarily driven by the booming sectors of auto, Electric Vehicle (EV), electronics, and phone manufacturing. "This surge is anticipated to lead to a significant increase in the representation of women apprentices, reaching up to 40 per cent by the end of the year," said Sumit Kumar, Chief strategy officer at TeamLease Degree apprenticeship. Kumar stressed on integrating an ...

Electronics industry sees 154% growth in hiring and skilling: Quess report

The telecom domain tops hiring demand within the electronics industry, accounting for 64 per cent of hiring, followed by lighting and automotive sectors

31% of women in tech considering quitting their jobs, shows survey

Poor management, lack of training and want for better compensation are the main reasons they want to leave their organisations

Saudi Arabia to preside over UN forum on women's rights, gender equality

Saudi ambassador to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, was elected as chair on Wednesday

Working women pip men in life insurance policy ownership, says survey

They also lead in insurance ownership, homemaker women lag

Vedanta Aluminum set to achieve 30% women employee ratio by FY25: CEO

Vedanta Aluminium has said it is on course to achieve the goal of having 30 per cent women employees among its workforce by the end of next financial year, much ahead of the timeline of 2030 set by the company. The total headcount of Vedanta Aluminum is over 25,000 of which 22 per cent employees are women, according to the company's CEO John Slaven. "The company is on track to achieve a ratio of 30 per cent women employees on its rolls by the end of FY25. Notably, the milestone is set to arrive five years sooner than the company's stated target of 2030, with women professionals already comprising 22 per cent of the total number of employees," Slaven told PTI. He said that the global manufacturing industry must invest in women professionals to take advantage of benefits from diverse perspectives, directly resulting in better decision-making, well-rounded offerings for diverse markets, and superior customer service. "Working at Vedanta Aluminium offers women professionals the assuran

Era of women-led development has begun in India, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that an era of women-led development has begun in India as girls are taking centre stage in all spheres of the nation building, and the trend is very encouraging for the country. Addressing the 25th convocation of Berhampur University at Bhanja Bihar in Ganjam district of Odisha, she said the participation of women in literature, culture, dance and music has been remarkable. The potential of our daughters is visible in every field from science and technology to police and army. Now, we are moving from the phase of women's development to women-led development, the president said. Noting that around 45,000 students are getting education in Berhampur University's postgraduate departments and its affiliated colleges, she said more than 55 per cent of students are women. Not only this, 60 per cent of the gold medal winners are also women and "half of the researchers, who received doctoral degrees today are also girls", the president said. This is

Women can't be denied govt jobs due to pregnancy, says Uttarakhand HC

The High Court invalidated the state government's regulation labelling women pregnant for 12 weeks or more as "temporarily unfit" for employment

Female workforce grows in automotive manufacturing as tech adoption surges

Automation, skilled talent requirements, along with active measures to improve gender representation drive female hiring in the automobile industry

Fresh formal job creation surges to three-month high in December 2023

Earlier in September 2023, 950,527 subscribers had joined the EPF. This data is crucial as only the formal workforce enjoys social security benefits and is protected by labour laws