Growing Confidence Among Women Workers in India for Career Growth

Synopsis

A recent ADP report shows that in India, more women than men are confident in their skills for career advancement. The report highlights significant disparities in how both genders perceive employer investment in skill development, with women showing greater confidence overall.

Key Takeaways

40% of women feel confident in their skills for career advancement.
Only 24% of the global workforce believes they have the necessary skills for upward mobility.
37% of Indian workers are confident in their skills for career progression.
Employers need to focus more on skills development.
Skilled workers show higher loyalty and productivity.

Chennai, Jan 15 (NationPress) A recent report reveals that a higher percentage of female workers in India exhibit confidence in their abilities for career progression compared to their male counterparts. According to the findings published on Wednesday by ADP research, 40 percent of women feel assured about their skills related to career advancement, whereas only 36 percent of men share this confidence.

Additionally, the report highlights that 37 percent of women believe their employers are committed to developing the skills essential for career growth, in contrast to just 29 percent of men who feel the same.

This global study, which surveyed nearly 38,000 working adults across 34 markets on six continents, delves into the potential that remains untapped within the workforce.

The findings indicate that only 24 percent of the global workforce feels confident about possessing the necessary skills to ascend to the next job level soon, while merely 17 percent strongly agree that their employers are investing in their career advancement skills.

In India, the statistics are slightly more promising, with 37 percent of workers confident in their skills for upward mobility and around 32 percent believing their employers are engaging in skill enhancement initiatives.

The report emphasizes the necessity for employers to prioritize skill development over merely expanding a workforce that aligns with the fast-evolving job landscape.

“Our findings indicate that a skilled workforce exhibits greater loyalty to their employers and enhances productivity. However, only a limited number of workers receive upskilling within two years of their hiring,” stated Nela Richardson, the chief economist at ADP.

“To harness the vast technological advancements on the horizon, companies need to invest in the skills and career progression of their workforce,” Richardson elaborated.

The report also assessed the influence of skill development obtained through on-the-job training, revealing that most workers believe their employers could enhance their efforts in this area.

The analysis uncovers the business potential associated with developing comprehensive training programs that adequately prepare employees for the future work environment.