The report, ‘Work Needs Women,’ observed that despite progress, over half of the women—56 per cent—who requested a raise globally received less than they expected.

According to a report by the global hiring online platform Indeed, nine in ten Indian women, that is, 90 per cent of women, identify pay as an important aspect of their jobs. This is the highest percentage of all 11 countries surveyed, as the global average stands at 82 per cent.

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Indian women were found to be more satisfied with their jobs if they were within organisational and sectoral realms, even after reporting a wide gender pay gap at the national level. According to the report, India has the highest percentage of women who have asked for a raise, at 65 per cent, compared to any other country.

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Here are key takeaways from the report: 

Top 5 priorities for job satisfaction in India 

1. Compensation/salary – 90%
2. Job security – 89%
3. Work-life balance – 87%
4. Training and development opportunities – 87%
5. Company culture – 87%

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Top 3 ways Indian women prefer to close the gender pay gap and strive to achieve equitable income

1. Women consider regular compensation reviews- 39%

2. Workplace flexibility -39%

3. Gender pay/salary audits -37%

The research surveyed 14,677 female respondents employed either full-time or part-time across 11 countries in November 2023, while 1,193 respondents were from India.

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Nishita Lalvani, Marketing Director of Indeed India and SG, said, “Creating an environment where all women feel empowered to negotiate, thrive, and achieve balance is not only ethical but also the key to unlocking innovation and organisational success on a global scale.

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She added, “At work and outside of work, the importance is to create a world where every woman can confidently pursue her dreams and aspirations, irrespective of cultural differences.”

Earlier studies by Harvard Business Review have shown that companies with more women in senior positions tend to be more profitable and socially responsible and offer safer, higher-quality customer experiences.

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Published: 07 Mar 2024, 02:55 PM IST