Work-life balance is a major barrier to women’s professional advancement, according to survey

According to 70% of participants in a poll by cleantech firm Hero Vired, work-life balance is the main barrier stopping women from moving up the professional ladder and shattering the glass ceiling.

According to the report, 77% of the respondents saw a rise in the number of women in leadership roles when compared to prior years.

According to Hero Vired, the study “Women in Modern Workplaces in India” is based on data from a survey that was completed by 2 lakh women. The poll is being conducted in advance of March 8, International Women’s Day.

The survey highlights the difficulties experienced by women who are going back to work after a break.

Hero Vired released a statement stating that “factors like feeling out of touch with technological advancements, concerns about skill degradation, and difficulties in finding suitable job opportunities emerge as significant obstacles.”

These obstacles often prevent women from maximizing their potential in the workplace, even when they want to reintegrate and advance in their jobs, the report said.

The report’s results also show that, in line with the evolving dynamics towards workplace equality, 59% of respondents think that women in the workforce today have the same possibilities as men.

Furthermore, according to 78% of respondents who saw the advantages of having more women in leadership roles, having more women in these roles fosters inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace culture.

Hero Vired’s founder and CEO, Akshay Munjal, said that more work has to be done to eliminate prejudices, create a welcoming atmosphere, and provide opportunities for professional growth.

He said, “This survey serves as a reminder that women professionals are gradually shattering the glass ceiling.” As to the poll, a majority of 55% of the participants expressed their support for organizations providing specialized upskilling programs to women who are returning to work after a career hiatus.

Moreover, 85% of the participants hold the view that women may stay up to date with chances in the contemporary workplace by upgrading their skills.

Sixty-five percent of women are likely to engage in professional development and upskilling because they are driven by possibilities for promotion and growth in their careers.