In a nation as diverse and vibrant as India, diversity and the inclusion of women in all workplaces is essential to embark on a journey towards progress and social transformation. Women leaders are needed worldwide, from leading businesses to running nations.
According to the recent DivHERsity Benchmarking Report 2022–2023 powered by HerKey (formerly JobsForHer), the hiring of women at mid-management to senior levels in India witnessed a remarkable increase. In 2021, women accounted for 19% of the hires in these positions, and by 2022, this percentage rose to 26%. It is noteworthy that in 2022, the representation of women in senior leadership positions among the participating companies reached 37%, which is equal to the proportion of women at the entry level.