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Low pay, poor work culture: Why women in blue-collar jobs are struggling

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Livemint · 28d ago

Low pay, poor work culture: Why women in blue-collar jobs are struggling

Despite their growing numbers, women in blue-collar and grey-collar jobs in India face significant challenges. These include low pay, long commutes, and rigid work cultures, leading to low job satisfaction and high attrition rates. According to a report by the Udaiti Foundation and Quess Corp Ltd, 52% of women in these roles plan to leave their positions within a year. Approximately 3.9 million women form an essential part of this workforce across various sectors.

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More than half of India's female blue-grey collar workers with under a year of experience plan to leave their jobs within the next 12 months, primarily due to challenges such as poor pay, safety concerns, and limited growth opportunities. A report by Udaiti Foundation and Quess Corp highlights the need for better pay, safer work environments, improved infrastructure, clear career paths, and inclusive workplace cultures to retain and empower women in these roles.

Blue-collar jobs may weather raging AI storm better: experts

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Blue-collar workforce in India struggling for gender equality: Report

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Blue-collar workforce in India struggling for gender equality: Report

The report by WorkIndia highlights systemic challenges faced by women in India's blue-collar workforce, limiting their career advancement. Despite a slight increase in female job postings in 2023, there was a significant decline of 5.3% in 2024. Women remain concentrated in lower-skilled roles like tele-calling and housekeeping, while roles in fields like field sales and back-office jobs are shrinking. Despite incremental progress, the report underscores the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the blue-collar sector.

Apple's India expansion to create 6,00,000 jobs by fiscal year-end: Report

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Livemint · 11m ago

Apple's India expansion to create 6,00,000 jobs by fiscal year-end: Report

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India’s electronic ambitions ride on young female employees

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Economic Times · 1y ago

India’s electronic ambitions ride on young female employees

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Geoffrey Hinton ‘Godfather of AI’ Warns of Mass Unemployment

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The surveillance tech waiting for workers as they return to the office

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Why the Indian music industry is unable to hold a tune

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Why the Indian music industry is unable to hold a tune

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