Future of Work in India survey

Question 1

Who has released this survey ?

Answer 1

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Question 2

What are the sectors that this survey included ?

Answer 2

Textiles , banking and financial services , transport and logistics and retail

Question 3

What are the major findings of the report ?

Answer 3

1) Major gender gap in Indian corporates —-> 4/5 retail firms have less than 10% women
2) Statistics —> Only 2.4% of all retail firms have 50% or more female employees
3) Global comparison —> Indias female work participation is mere 27% which is less than 27% global average

Question 4

What is WEF ?

Answer 4

It is an intl organisation for Public-Private Cooperation

Question 5

When was it established and where is its HQs ?

Answer 5

Established in 1971 and HQ is in Switzerland

Question 6

What is the main function of WEF ?

Answer 6

It engages foremost political , business and other leaders of the society to shape global , regional and industry agendas