Compliance To Culture: Workplace Sensitisation

"There is a significant gender gap in the labour market, with low rates of female labour force participation. This gender gap in the LFPR¹ has remained almost consistent over the past two decades" reads the latest report² of ILO on employment trends in India. While India's labour laws and government policies are significantly trying to create job opportunities for women, little seems to come out of these efforts. Although a significant portion of this futility can be attributed to a lack of access to education/opportunities for women, the hostile workplace is also an equal contributor to the setbacks.

The standard approach taken by organisations against discrimination seems to be a reactive approach (often ineffective) where actions are taken once a flag is raised. While this may check the boxes, it is not a holistic approach towards developing a safe workplace for employees, especially women.