A recent
report by Quess Corp posted on The Economic Times
talks about how the data indicates
that the presence of women in global capability centres (GCCs) has slightly increased
to 30% in FY24 from 26.6% in FY20.
However, there remains a significant gap in
women's representation in mid and senior-level roles, leading to talent
shortages. A report by Pure Storage and Zinnov reveals that only 6.7% of women
hold executive positions in GCCs, with even lower representation at the senior
level (15.7%).
Data from
staffing firm Quess Corp reveals that the presence of women technologists in
global capability centres (GCCs) has experienced a slight uptick, reaching 30%
in FY24, compared to 26.6% in FY20. Despite this improvement, there continues
to be a notable disparity in the representation of women in mid and
senior-level roles, leading to a shortage of talent in these positions.
According
to a report by Pure Storage and Zinnov, the proportion of women in executive
positions within GCCs stands at a mere 6.7%, indicating a significant decrease
in the available talent pool of women as they progress in their careers. At the
senior level, defined as having 9-12 years of experience, the representation of
women was reported to be 15.7%. India boasts nearly 1,600 GCCs, with the
addition of 2.8 lakh employees in 2022-23, bringing the total talent base to
over 1.6 million. The report identifies family and caregiving responsibilities,
limited opportunities for career advancement and leadership, and challenges
with work-life balance as key factors contributing to women's attrition.
Vidya
Munirathnam, HR head of Lowe's
India,
attributes the skill gap and difficulty in upskilling after a maternity break
as reasons for women leaving the workforce. "When a woman comes back from
maternity leave, which is usually for 6 months, they find that suddenly things
have changed from a technology point of view. Most organizations are undergoing
a tech transformation where legacy systems are being replaced with more updated
platforms. There is a skill gap, and many a time, they find it easier to just
quit than figure a way to upskill," she said.
At Lowe's
India, the proportion of women decreases from 60% at the junior level to 28% at
the vice-president level and beyond.
Likewise,
at Thales India, women occupying senior manager and higher positions make up
less than 20%, even though the organization's overall ratio is 31%. Sekhar
Sahay, HR head at Thales India, acknowledges the challenge of challenging
societal norms globally, despite implementing flexible HR policies such as
hybrid work.
Companies
are implementing various programmes to support women returning from career
breaks and to boost their confidence in taking up senior roles. Ushashri
Tirumala, executive vice president and general manager at Manhattan Associates,
believes that connecting women with successful female role models is crucial
for retaining and developing women associates.
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