Are Inclusion Benchmarks Enough to Ensure Equality for Women in the Workplace

Inclusion benchmarks are an important starting point for promoting gender equality in the workplace. They have driven awareness and initiated some level of corporate change. However, ensuring equality for women extends beyond hitting targets. Persistent issues such as gender biases, lack of supportive networks, and inadequate policies for work-life integration reveal that current benchmarks are not sufficiently comprehensive. For true equality, the focus needs to shift towards creating an enabling environment that supports women’s diverse needs and potential.