Gender equality

    Deborah Garlick Henpicked

    Why menstruation support matters at work

    Although forward-thinking organisations are increasingly taking action on menopause awareness and support at work, attention is now turning to menstrual health as the next essential step in building an inclusive, equitable and high-performing workplace.

    By Deborah Garlick, Menstruation Friendly by Henpicked on 30 April 2026

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    Equal opportunities for female workers: why India is making slow progress

    Although the Indian government wants to boost the number of women in employment, commentators say women are being prevented from securing jobs and advancing their careers through a combination of employer prejudice, a lack of family-friendly employment practices and outdated prohibitions on the types of work females can do.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 October 2024

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    Why are Indian women being excluded from the workforce?

    Women in India face major disadvantages in getting and retaining decent quality jobs, but some of the country’s biggest companies are determined to change this.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 October 2021