What is the Key to Having More Women in Leadership: Mentorship, Stretch Assignments, Or Quotas?

By Rachita Sharma / April 28, 2023 / External Article, Leadership, Women Empowerment

Although many companies are revising their views on women in leadership, progress is still slow around the globe. A 2020 Mercer review of women in leadership found that only 29% of senior managers were women, with the percentage in executive roles even lower at 23%. While other statistics indicate an overall increase in the number of women in senior positions over the past few years, the pandemic negatively affected many who were on the senior track and had to (or chose to) leave their …

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How and Why to Create an Inclusive Workplace

By Rachita Sharma / April 12, 2023 / Diversity & Inclusivity, Entrepreneurship, External Article

Inclusive Workplaces Diverse Team When India achieved independence, “unity in diversity” became a buzz phrase. The country’s leaders tried to cultivate inclusion across races, languages, religions, and many other dimensions. Fast forward 75 years and discussions about inclusion have moved into all spheres of our lives, including conversations on creating inclusive workplaces. Inclusion is vital for both companies and individuals as it has been seen to have positive effects on employee efficiency, team coordination, productivity, and satisfaction. How vital …

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Debunking Myths about Feminism

By Rachita Sharma / March 31, 2023 / Breaking Stereotypes, External Article, Women Empowerment

The Evolution of Feminism Debunking Myths Overview: Feminism as a concept is not new, and neither are the mistaken beliefs about what feminism means. The idea of feminism pushes people to question and challenge inequalities. Although the meaning is quite straightforward, the movement of feminism is often polluted by misconceptions. The word was introduced in the 19th century, by French socialist Charles Fourier, who used the French word féminisme to describe his vision of the emancipation of women. Over time, as women’s …

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8 Strategies to Help Women Thrive in the Workplace

By Rachita Sharma / March 6, 2023 / Employee Happiness, External Article, Work Culture

Encourage Women’s Influence Foster Workplace Connections Raise Awareness of the Lack of Privilege Women reportedly make up 47.7% of the global workforce and 50.4% of the United States’ workforce. That’s up an entire percentage point from one year earlier, and experts say this upward trend will continue and even accelerate in the coming years. Meanwhile, the number of men in the workplace will decrease. Given this changing landscape, creating a workplace environment in which women can thrive is essential. Here …

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I Work on the Back End but Shine on the Front End

By Rachita Sharma / August 16, 2022 / Careers, Technology, Work Culture

Building a Learning Culture Breaking Stereotypes Leading the Way for a Better Future Overview The secret sauce to building a prosperous company is the ability to harness brilliant minds and rally them towards a shared endeavor. Coders and others in the technical field are often thought of to have an inability to communicate confines them to working behind the screen. At Girl Power Talk, the range of skills a team member possesses isn’t limited to their experience or educational degree. …

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The Art of Storytelling: A Way to Bring Unheard Stories to the Fore

By Rachita Sharma / July 16, 2022 / Building Relationship, Diversity & Inclusivity, Recommended Reads

Why Storytelling Is Important Storytelling in the Digital Age The Continuing Relevance of Stories Overview Regardless of our language, religion, ethnicity, or political preferences, stories connect to our feelings and what we stand for. In the digital age, storytelling has permeated many forms of media. More businesses today recognize the value of storytelling in sales and marketing. From sales to minority group representation, storytelling is now used everywhere and is regarded as an excellent tool for making an impact. “We …

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Leadership Has No Minimum Age

By Rachita Sharma / April 5, 2022 / External Article, Leadership, Work Culture

Young people who are new to the workforce may have fresh ideas and be open to wider, advanced perspectives because their minds have not become entrenched in mundane habits. What if we visualized a fresher beginning to rewarding life path, one with many exciting avenues from which to choose? That is a much healthier way for young people to think of their potential as they begin their careers. This article was originally published on td.org. Read More

Boosting STEM Training for African Women: Why Tech-Related Skills Are Key to the Continent’s Progress

By Rachita Sharma / March 18, 2022 / External Article, STEM, Women Empowerment

Around the globe, young women are discovering new opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through community training programs. However, the skills gap between men and women is still wide. As the world becomes more reliant on a digital tech economy, African women’s lack of technical skills is undermining their capacity to achieve their economic potential and boost the prosperity of their communities. But though this reality is discouraging, both for African women and the continent’s—and eventually the world’s—economy, it …

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The Millennial Perspective on Gender-Fluid Organizations

By Rachita Sharma / March 17, 2022 / Diversity & Inclusivity, LGBTQIA+, Work Culture

Understanding Gender Inclusive Organizations Evolving Preferences Among Millennials Increasing Representation Today Implementing Gender-Fluid Practices The gender and sexuality narrative around the globe is undergoing a massive transition. Today, more and more millennials are coming forward with a strong desire to be seen, heard, and appreciated for who they are. Identity and representation have taken on a more profound meaning. Though monumental, this shift is not sudden. With increasing awareness over the past few decades and numerous platforms available to voice …

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