What are the most significant challenges/barriers that women face in today’s workplace? What has been your experience?
AM Being a woman and a working mother myself, I have realized that we face some unique set of challenges. The top 5 in my opinion are :-
1. Work-Life Balance Struggles : Women in general often shoulder a disproportionate amount of household and childcare responsibilities, making it a constant tussle or a conflict within oneself on career and home. Simple example – most women rush to reach home after work and forego a networking dinner which could further their career.
2. Maternity Discrimination : The reluctance to hire or promote women who may become pregnant persists, despite protective laws. Employers often view maternity leave as a setback, rather than a natural part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, leading to discrimination against women of childbearing age.
3. Unconscious bias : Hiring practices are not immune to the biases that...
