According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), only 26% of AI job roles worldwide are held by women. (Representative photo/Shutterstock)
Female CXOs were found to be willing to spend an average of USD 10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.45 lakh) on further education within the next year,
With the rapid evolution of the job market driven by technological advancements, the Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study 2023 highlighted an interesting trend—87% of female professionals are actively seeking skill opportunities in technology-based programs.
The study across 20 Indian tier-I and II cities, conducted by professional learning platform Emeritus, highlighted the proactive efforts of women to utilize educational opportunities to navigate the challenges posed by the changing employment landscape – driven by technological disruption.
Consistent with this growing interest among women to pursue higher skills in technology, almost as much as men (88%), the survey found that women at the C-Suite level are willing to spend more out-of-pocket than men for their further education.
Female CXOs were found to be willing to spend an average of USD 10,000 (approx. Rs. 8.45 lakh) on further education within the next year, which is nearly USD 1500 (approx. Rs. 1.25 lakh) more than male CXOs. This data shows a distinct trend where women are prioritizing themselves as pioneers in rapidly evolving technology-driven industries, the study said.
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), only 26% of AI job roles worldwide are held by women. According to Skillsoft’s 2022 Women in Tech report, 60% of women surveyed said they are outnumbered by men in their organizations for leadership roles by a ratio of 2-to-1 or greater. This disparity and gap can only be reduced by increasing the skills of women in the technology sector, the report highlights.
The survey added that female participants of various seniority levels including junior management (34%), middle management (27%), senior management (21%) and owners (38%) expressed the highest willingness to invest US$100. -Price range of US$399 (roughly Rs. 8,000 to 34,000) for upskilling in a year. Conversely, those at the C-Suite level (32%) exhibited a slightly greater tendency to spend between US$10,000 – US$50,000 on high-value upskilling programs.
Among the primary motivations for upskilling among women and men at the senior level, the study found, are increased self-confidence, development of leadership skills, job security and keeping abreast of the latest knowledge in the field.
The Emeritus survey also revealed that while the male workforce increasingly prefers shorter programs (most are willing to spend up to 2-3 months on a program), senior-level female professionals differ in their willingness to dedicate 4-6 months to upskilling. .
Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India & APAC, Emeritus, said, “These gender-based insights from the study underscore the tremendous enthusiasm of women professionals in taking up opportunities to acquire high skills. It is clear that women are eager to position themselves as leaders in the technology-driven job market. The data reflects a strategic perspective, with women at various seniority levels devoting significant time and resources to staying ahead in dynamic industries.”
The study surveyed a total of 1,720 Indians aged 21 to 65, hailing from 20 tier-I and II cities in India. The average age of the respondents was 39, and the average work experience was 12 years.
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