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The EPFO's provisional payroll data for February 2024 reveals a significant increase of 15.48 lakh net members, with the 18-25 age group constituting 56.36% of new additions. The data also shows a positive trend in female employment, with around 2.05 lakh new female members added during the month. The release highlights a diverse workforce, with growth seen in various industries. Overall, the data reflects a positive outlook for youth employment and inclusivity in the workforce.
Construction has long been a male-dominated field. And while there is still a long way to go to achieve proportional representation, the share of female employment in construction has been
Construction has long been a male-dominated field. And while there is still a long way to go to achieve proportional representation, the share of female employment in construction has been
Construction has long been a male-dominated field. And while there is still a long way to go to achieve proportional representation, the share of female employment in construction has been
Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only about 11% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. However, a promising shift is underway. Following ongoing eff...
Construction has long been a male-dominated field. And while there is still a long way to go to achieve proportional representation, the share of female employment in construction has been
According to the Global Findex 2021 report by the World Bank, there has been a significant surge, indicating that 75.4% of adult women in India had accounts with financial institutions in 2021, marking a substantial 38.3% increase since 2014.
Between April and October 2023, the share of women in low-paying formal employment reached a seven-year high at 20.8%, compared to 19.1% in the previous year. While women's labor force participation increased, their enrollment in high-paying formal jobs declined. Unemployment rates for urban women decreased below 9%, and overall formal employment numbers indicate a rise in women's employment. However, the surge in low-paying job enrollments raises concerns about the gender pay gap.