The gender gap is one of the most prominent issues in workplaces which significantly affects female coworkers. Women are generally less in number in most workplaces and they are also underrepresented this discrimination takes even greater height when they are women of color. Despite waves of feminism and social awareness, the gender gap still remains a critical concern for modern workplaces in an age where everyone is fighting against inequality. So, what’s the solution here?
Current Gender Gap Situation (Stats and Insights)
- Increase of women workers can be found in C-suite executive roles which currently more than 28% in every 100 men promoted, 87 women were also promoted.
- However, there is no significant rise in case of senior manager or director positions for women, as it is comprised of 36% of women only.
- Only 6% women executive and 13% managers are women of color. Every 100 men promoted, only 73 women of color were promoted.
- When it comes to managerial promotion, only 54 Black women were promote for every 100 men promoted. It is a little higher at 76 when it comes to Latin women.
- Women’s judgments are questions at work 1.5 times more than men's. Women of color face racial discrimination 5.5 times more than men do.
Even though the companies have committed to promote gender diversity through their workforce and culture, it is still evident that women are the one who face the most difficulties.
Effective Ways to Create Gender Equality at Workplace
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Focus on Diversity in Recruitment
Gender equality starts from the initial stage of recruitment process where the company must strive for creating a diversified workforce and an equitable workplace. Based on accurate job description, you should look forward to creating a gender-diverse candidate pipeline to take interviews. There is no room for subconscious bias here.
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Fair Compensation and Promotion
The company must create desirable compensation and promotion plans for all kinds of employees based on their work and performance. It needs to be fair and transparent where all kinds of employees get equal pay based on their designation. When you allow hardworking and talented women to climb the corporate ladder; your company also represents itself as an unbiased institution where gender equality prevails at every layer as well as salary slabs.
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Supportive Employee Benefits
Women facing gender inequality can lead to burnout and stress. The company must provide supportive and flexible employee benefits that can empower the female workers. Companies must consider their employees well-being especially for women. Just like offering ‘period leave’ every month, the companies must embark on more policies which offer more flexibility to female workers. For example, try to not put them in night shifts if they are working from office.
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Diversity Training Program
A lot of people are still not aware of the practices that help them become a part of a diversified group. That is why diversity training program is required in the corporate sector to help everyone understand what is acceptable and what is not. Starting from avoiding racial slurs and remarks to addressing others’ cultures and food with respect; there are still many things to learn for many adults.
Evidently, the employers can bridge the gap of gender in workplace in many ways but it all starts with a mindset where you create an inclusive workplace culture for everyone that is safe and empowering and values the presence of all kinds of employees regardless of their gender, race and other attributes. Supporting women in business is not important but integral.
