Explore the critical role of mentorship in advancing women's careers in corporate India. This article highlights the alarming gap in mentorship access for women and calls on organizations to create inclusive programs that support and empower female professionals. Article covers some startling facts about how mentorship has been the male-dominated practice, to check more details on same read on.
In today’s competitive professional landscape, mentorship has emerged as a vital tool for career advancement, particularly for women. Explore the critical role of mentorship in advancing women’s careers in corporate India. This article highlights the alarming gap in mentorship access for women and calls on organizations to create inclusive programs that support and empower female professionals. However, the latest data from LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index (WCI) reveals a concerning gap: only 39% of women professionals in India report having a mentor. Meanwhile, 61% of women express a clear need for mentorship to navigate their careers more effectively.
As an executive search firm, at See & Recruit, we recognise the gravity of impact that mentorship can have on a woman’s career trajectory. Mentorship not only provides guidance and knowledge transfer but also helps in understanding the often unwritten rules of a company. Padma Rajeswari Nandi, Group Head at Aditya Birla Group, aptly highlights that “mentoring can help women understand the unwritten rules of a company,” a crucial aspect for those aiming to climb the corporate ladder.
The disparity in access to mentors among women professionals underscores a critical issue that companies must address. Bhavna Toor, founder and CEO of Shenomics, emphasises that when leaders clear that their doors are open for guidance, it fosters a psychologically safe environment for women to seek mentorship. This accessibility ensures women feel supported and empowered to advance in their careers.
Given these insights, organisations must create structured mentorship programs accessible to all women professionals. By doing so, companies can close the mentorship gap and contribute to building a more inclusive and diverse leadership pipeline. For firms like ours, this commitment to fostering mentorship is not just a business strategy—it’s a necessary step toward gender equality in the workplace.
As we continue to support and place talented professionals in key leadership roles, we expect companies to take actionable steps towards ensuring that more women have access to the mentorship they need to succeed. Let’s work together to build a future where mentorship is not a luxury but a norm for every woman in the workforce.
To read the WCI survey response, click on the link-Linkedin News
LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index (WCI). Survey responses from 2,712 professionals in India, March – June 2024.
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