How can we get more women into workplace

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Gender discrimination remains the serious issue of shame to our society & worplawork as well .Lack of women in the workplace is a serious problem.Although according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, - "share of women in the labor force is projected to increase between 2014-2024. " Women are facing discrimination in the workplace.    *The sex ratio for the entire world population is 101 males to 100 females sex  (2018 est.).
*Whereas in India,107.48 males are reported over 100 females (2019 est.).   
Women in Labour force :27.2%( in India)                                                                                                                  Apart from Gender pay gaps, recently,there are several other problems affecting women's participation in workplace.

There has been much written about.

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Yes,we understand the importance of women's participation in workplace for complete development.Yet, their unequal role & disparity in wages plagues the different sectors of India.
Women suffer the brunt of gender discrimination at & away from work

Here is some recommended approaches employers can take to enhance or encourage female equality in the workplace:-

1. Remove the gender pay gaps :                          

   

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                                                                                            New era of payment transparency needs to be introduced that ensures the equal payments for equally performing the same work.Beyond equal pay, the policy should also ensure the fair & equal chance in recruitment, training,hiring & promotion.      There's no doubt that this will require more than talk,a real commitment to action.                                                                       
2. Zero tolerance against harassment:-                    

   

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                                                                                    The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says_that nearly 75% of all workplace harassment incidents go unreported.In many companies, cases of harassment (sexual or otherwise) are ignored.It affects the productivity,team spirit & the company culture adversely.                                                                            Establish a policy that strictly & specifically forbid any form of harassment.Women should come forward without any fear of retaliation.                                                            Despite challenges like lack of support after a career-break; deep-seated social norms & gender stereotypes, women are                                                                                
3. Share stories of successful women of your organization:-                                              

   

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                                                                                    If women see themselves in your firm recruiting collateral,the t are more likely to apply. Make sure, the professional development opportunities are accessible to the women in your organization, which will,in turn,help new female candidates to enhance their potential in a vacant position.                                                                        Despite challenges like lack of support after a career-break; deep-seated social norms & gender stereotypes, women are 
4. Writing an inclusive job description:-                                                                                     Despite challenges like lack of support after a career-break; deep-seated social norms & gender stereotypes, women are struggling, they have emerged as an excellent example at all levels of an organization.                                                                                                        So,use of any of these terms: hackers,ninja & rockstar etc in job description should be avoided as they somewhere decrease the women participation in a particular assignment.                                                          Besides, Race & Gender Bias  enhances the same.Women of color continue to deal with some of most entrenched hurdles at their workplace.                                                             
5. Flexible work arrangements(FWAs):-                                                         
   
   FWAs define where,when & how women work, allowing them to best manage their career & personal priorities.Nowadays, it's an effective tool to attract top talents.It is also considered to be cost-saver & reduces absenteeism.                                                         What leaders can do:

• Switch their 'focus' to productivity & results from 'time spent at the desk'.
• Encourage your team to set 'an example' about utilizing FWAs.    
• The maternity leave should be taken seriously under consideration by the management/organization.

These were some of the challenges & 'the way to tackle it' which will enhance the women participation in giving the prefect shape to the country & the society as well.