The women of India Inc. have proved in more ways than one that their sensibilities and leadership acumen are here to stay and pave the way for more women to make it to the top of the corporate ladder.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ascent celebrates the spirit of the Indian corporate woman.
As people management practices in corporate India come of age, organisations, today, are displaying a propensity towards employing more women in their HR departments as compared to men. After all, managing a large number of people, keeping them motivated and listening to their grievances are all a part of the modern HR manager’s job.
And it’s a known fact that listening and empathising come more naturally to women, right? From home managers to human resource managers, these top women in HR have proved that there is no one who can do it better.
Meet this new breed of women executives, driven by innovation, class, an entrepreneurial sprit and style. They believe that being a ‘businesswoman’ or a ‘female’ manager/executive is a state of mind - not defined by sex! And they choose not to react to provocation of this sort - because they compete with themselves by raising the bar in each of their endeavours.
These ‘women’ achievers who have proven that if you have the determination to excel and the willingness to create a difference, you can script your own journey to the top. And today, they just love it up there.
Organisations, in an endeavour to lure more female employees into the workforce and keep the existing ones engaged, are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that they are constantly motivated and rewarded. As the world celebrates another Women’s Day, we bring to you a snapshot of a few innovative initiatives that smart organisations have introduced for their women employees, in a quest to help them stand tall in their careers and personal lives too!
Forward-thinking organisations know that promoting careers, particularly of women, is not only about giving them ‘special’ benefits, but also about offering them challenges, enhancing/honing their abilities and empowering them to identify and seize opportunities.
After all, they have proven that the value and knowledge that they bring to the table can help escalate the business to greater heights. From success stories of women in India to organisations who are making it lucrative and worthwhile for them, read on to learn more...
