Finally! India Inc makes gender diversity a priority in 2021

Some experts say the pandemic has been one of the biggest drivers, opening the doors to various flexible work models.SynopsisIn India, there has been a 300% jump in job postings for women so far this year, according to data from JobsForHer, an online career platform for women which included more than 300 companies and over 2,000 women job seekers for its survey. The increase is even higher–450%–when compared with the pre-pandemic period of 2019.Gender diversity in hiring has emerged as a priority area for India Inc. in 2021, with CEOs and company boards making a big push for hiring more women. In India, there has been a 300% jump in job postings for women so far this year, according to data from JobsForHer, an online career platform for women which included more than 300 companies and over 2,000 women job seekers for its survey. The increase is even higher–450%–when compared with BYET Bureau 6 mins read, Last Updated: Dec 26, 2021, 06:28 AM ISTGIFT ARTICLEFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTAlready an ET Prime Member? Sign In nowContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowSign in to read the full articleYou’ve got this Prime Story as a Free Gift₹399/monthMonthly PLAN Billed Amount ₹399No Trial Period₹399₹208/month(Save 49%)Yearly PLAN Billed Amount ₹2,49915 Days Trial +Includes DocuBay and TimesPrime Membership.₹399₹150/month(Save 63%)2-Year PLAN Billed Amount ₹3,59915 Days Trial +Includes DocuBay and TimesPrime Membership.Already a Member? Sign In nowGreat New Year SaleGET FLAT 30% OFFOn ET Prime & stay ahead of the rest in 2022Get OfferWhy ?Exclusive Economic Times Stories, Editorials & Expert opinion across 20+ sectorsStock analysis. Market Research. Industry Trends on 4000+ StocksClean experience withMinimal AdsComment & Engage with ET Prime communityExclusive invites to Virtual Events with Industry LeadersA trusted team of Journalists & Analysts who can best filter signal from noise