Breaking Stereotypes: Women Outlast Men in India's Workforce

A new report by fintech platform SalarySe reveals that women in India's formal workforce stay 36% longer than men, countering the view that they are a retention risk. Despite this, women are underrepresented, making up only 7.6% of EPFO records, with disparities persisting across various sectors.

Women in India are proving to be more committed to their formal workforce roles, staying 36% longer than their male counterparts, a report by SalarySe reveals.

Despite these findings, women remain underrepresented, constituting only 7.6% of all EPFO records, indicating significant gender disparity in job opportunities.

The report further highlights a steep decline in participation among women aged 35-45 due to life events, challenging the existing perception of women as a retention risk.

(With inputs from agencies.)