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WOMEN
WOMEN
Diversity of thoughts.
Better governance
Multitask orientation
Self-Branding Attitude- Women are extremely passionate by nature and enthusiastic about
their choices, talking about them and sharing their thoughts.They emphasize the benefits of their
services to their services to their potential clients and are aware of how to highlight the positive
features.
Empathy – sensing the thoughts and feelings of others and responding in some appropriate way.
With the evolution of markets, the high educational and skills levels of women and their growing
role in an organization is growing, women today hold a wealth of talent and resources that can be
tapped by companies large and small. Organization can play a key role on creating greater
awareness among their members of this potential and advising on how to adapt policies and
practices at the company level for women’s talent to be optimized and for women to participate
in decision-making and so improve business outcomes. Women, men, and organizations can work
together to improve women participation levels throughout the corporate hierarchy. As more
and more women continue to enter in the business world and experience the obstacles and
elements that men do not face, solutions to these hurdles must be found.
Thus, profound changes taking place in women's roles and in the cultural construal of good leadership,
it is clear that women will continue their ascent toward greater power and authority. The 20th-
century shift toward gender equality has not ceased but is continuing .The presence of more women
in leadership positions is one of the clearest indicators of this transformation.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN A
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Empowerment of women in the workforce means allowing women to
have more control over their lives. It means giving them the freedom
to make their own schedules, learn new skills and gain self-reliance.
Empowerment is created when the strengths that women already
bring to the company are recognized and utilized. Research provided
by the United Nations has shown that businesses that promote
women empowerment and gender equality are more profitable. As
more businesses take part in gender equality measures and see their
revenue increase as a result, the case for empowering women in the
workplace is likely to become a more recognized goal.
The business of empowering
women: Where, why, and how
Gender Equality
The importance of gender equality is documented in "The Business of Empowering Women," a survey
of 2,300 business executives.The survey found that the companies who focused their efforts on
empowering women reported significant business benefits. A third of the businesses surveyed reported
that their investments in women resulted in increased profits; another third reported their investments
were expected to grow in the short-term. In order to help business incorporate gender equality into
the workplace, the United Nations organization, UN Women, has established "Women's Empowerment
Principles," which recommends that businesses establish gender equality goals that should be
incorporated into manager performance evaluations.
Equal Opportunity and Non discrimination
Research by the University of California, Santa Barbara suggests that allowing women more power and
control in the workplace allows businesses to diversify decision-making, resulting in higher revenue. In
order to provide equal opportunity for women in the workplace, UN Women recommends that
employers ensure each employee receives equal compensation to that of other employees of similar
rank, experience and tenure. The organization suggests implementing gender-sensitive recruiting
practices and appointing women to management and board of directors positions.
Health and Safety
Investment in safe working conditions and health policies is good for business. Research by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that violence and harassment are disruptive in terms of
lower productivity; they often result in litigation and bad company publicity. UN Women suggests
employers adopt and emphasize a zero-tolerance violence and sexual harassment policy at work.
Businesses should invest in health insurance policies that include counseling; they need to respect all
workers' rights to medical leave and counseling for themselves and their dependents.
Education and Training
"The Economist" estimated that, over the past 10 years, women in the workforce added more to the global economy
than the country of China. To benefit from this valuable resource, UN Women recommends that businesses provide
equal access to company-supported education and vocational training programs. Employers should encourage women
to pursue non traditional jobs and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities to get involved with mentoring
programs.
Community Leadership
Getting the word out about the company's women empowerment initiatives promotes the case for gender equality; it
also means good publicity for the business. In order to promote women's empowerment, UN Women suggests that
employers spread the word within the community about the their commitment to inclusion and women's
empowerment principles. Employers should partner with other businesses to advocate for gender equality and more
opportunities for women. It is also important to recognize women who contribute and work in leadership roles within
the community.
Benchmarks and Reporting
The Gender Equality Project is an organization which creates gender assessment methods and allows employers to
apply for gender equality certification. Benchmarking helps hold businesses accountable for their gender equality
efforts, leading to acceleration in growth of these changes. Businesses should make benchmarking reports and
certifications available to employees and the public, a practice that allows businesses to be held publicly accountable
and stand out from the competition, according UN Women.
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