Bizarre and downright oppressive dress code for working women at Japanese offices created a storm on social media, proving that a developed economy may not coincide with a developed and…
How women are critical for Modi’s $5-trillion GDP target
If women and men around the world participated equally as entrepreneurs, global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could ultimately rise by approximately 3% to 6%, boosting the global economy by $2.5 trillion to $5…
Sowing seeds for women entrepreneurs of the future
Avneet Makkar created a concept, where if a woman who has two hours at her disposal and is good at maths, she can be an entrepreneur. She started a ‘beGalileo’ centre from her house and all…
‘Saksham’ empowers women entrepreneurs in Indian villages
Foundation for Rural Entrepreneurship Development (FREND),will create 3.500 rural women entrepreneurs, in 16 districts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, under a program—‘Saksham’. The programme aims to facilitate the women in…
Policy and financial push, key to Indian women entrepreneurs
The growth in women entrepreneurship can help manage the difficulties of unemployment in the society, says a report by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. However, the report has pointed certain pain points in development…
Indian women entrepreneurs going global for big market
Led by 18 US businesswomen and entrepreneurs along with 13 of their Indian counterparts, All India Roadshow on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship (AIRSWEEE) 3.0 will embark on initiatives to make global leaders out…
Education – Crucial for Women Entrepreneurs
On National Education Day (November 11), Sheatwork focuses on the importance of education for women entrepreneurs India celebrates National Education Day today (November 11) to commemorate the birth anniversary of …
Benefits of “Going Green” for Entrepreneurs
Today, we encounter a disturbing environment landscape. Look at the pollution-ridden capital city, that is becoming more difficult to live in. Negligence of this issue may lead to fatal circumstances.…
HSBC’s reformed childcare policy comes as boon for women employees
HSBC has gone the extra mile to help its women employees in India by reforming its childcare benefit policy. Last month, it raised the maximum age limit of children who…
German offices fast turning into hunting grounds for sexual predators
Sexual harassment in the workplace is turning out to be a growing menace in Germany, with 1 in 11 employees reporting that they were victims of unwanted sexual comments and…