‘WOMEN MUST TAP ON THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE’
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS HELP WOMEN STAY AHEAD OF THE COURSE INSTEAD OF DROPPING OFF TEMPORARILY AT THE WORKPLACE
New technological tools are giving women the means to empower their professional lives, which includes getting a higher salary package. They can get information on company cultures, women-centric policies of companies, among other aspects.
Technology enables virtual working so it is easier to work from home or be part of projects from any destination.
This way, women can keep up their professional participation even as they balance work and personal life demands.
Pallavi Jha, chairperson and managing director, Dale Carnegie Training India, says, “It helps (women) to stay ahead of the course instead of dropping off temporarily. When you maintain your participation and remain productive and focus on skill development, it’s the best insurance for ensuring you are advancing your career and also earning what you deserve.”
Sharat Dhall, COO, B2C, Yatra.com, agrees. “Digital fluency has become an important factor to narrow the gender gap at the workplace. Both men and women are embracing digital technologies to be more knowledgeable and stay connected. With digital proficiency, women are better equipped to use their skills to gain an edge while preparing for work as they advance to higher ranks in the leadership.”
According to a Korn Ferry Hay Group study in 2016, women score higher than men on nearly all emotional intelligence competencies. Women leaders who tap into their social and emotional intelligence competencies positively are able to impact their teams and drive greater performance throughout the organisation.
As they move up the leadership level, they would be able to take on more senior roles and tighten the pay gap moving forward.
As organisations increasingly recognise the importance of providing resources to further nurture and develop female leaders, women who score highly in these emotional and social intelligence competencies will rise to the top,” says an expert from the Korn Ferry Hay Group.
– GAURI KOHLI