WOMEN@ WORK
POWERINGPROGRESS, SHAPINGTHEFUTURE
FRIDAY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm MAR 07 2 0 2 5
MMA MANAGEMENT CENTER, CHENNAI
Platform
To mark the International Women’s Day 2025, Great Lakes in partnership with the MMA is delighted to announce the release of a Research Report that highlights both progress and persistent challenges in women's workforce participation in urban India on the 7th of March, 2025 (Friday) at the MMA auditorium on Pathari Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai.
The rise of AI and technology is opening new paths for women to employment and entrepreneurship. Women also tend to have an advantage in leveraging their human-centric strengths in empathy, leadership, and interpersonal skills, which would be increasingly valued in future workplaces. However, traditional gender roles in caregiving and housework, social expectations related to earning for men, hidden constraints for women such as commuting barriers and remote work challenges, limited professional and social networks, along with internalised self-limiting beliefs continue to pose significant obstacles to women's professional advancement in this evolving landscape.
Drawing on primary survey data and a comprehensive analysis of secondary data, our report examines barriers to women's economic participation (including several new and interesting findings that have so far not been acknowledged) and offers strategic recommendations and actionable solutions to enhance their economic engagement.
Who Should Attend?
Business Leaders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs
HR Leaders and Diversity & Inclusion Heads
Women professionals who have taken a career break and are looking to re-enter the workforce
Senior and Middle Management
Executives
Academia and Research Institutions
Students from Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities
Civil Society and Government Bodies
NGOs and Activists working for Women’s Empowerment & Gender
Equality
Key Takeaways
Learn how to enhance gender diversity and inclusion initiatives. Gain insights into leveraging women's talents in future workplaces
Develop a deeper understanding of the barriers women face and how leaders can support them. Sensitize and educate young professionals on gender equality issues.
Explore actionable solutions to improve women's economic participation
Discover practical strategies for overcoming career-related challenges.
8:00 AM
Registration, Tea & Networking
9:30 AM
Welcome Address
Dr Suresh Ramanathan Dean & Principal Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Introductory Remarks
Mr K Mahalingam President, MMA & Partner/Director, TSM Group of Companies
Overview of the Report
Dr Vidya Mahambare Professor of Economics & Director (Research and Fellow Program in Management), Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Launch of the report by the dignitaries
Inaugural Address
Mr Suresh Raman Vice President & Regional Head Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai
Keynote Address
Ms Priti Arora President, Global Capabilities Centres, CRISIL
Presentation of Mementos & Vote of Thanks
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, MMA
10 45 AM Tea/Coffee & Networking
11 15 AM Special Session
“The Unseen Barriers: Rethinking Paid Work for Women's Inclusion”
Distinguished Speakers
Dr Sandhya Shekhar Advisor, Digital & Business Strategy
Ms S Rukmini Author and Independent Journalist
Dr. Angayar Pavanasam Project Manager, Tamil Nadu Women Employment & Safety Project (TNWESafe)
Mr Vijay Kumar J Vice President - Human Resources, Brakes India Pvt Ltd
Dr Vidya Mahambare
Concluding Remarks
12.35 PM
Lunch & Networking
Distinguished Speakers
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Mr Suresh Raman VicePresident& RegionalHead
TCSChennai
Ms S Rukmini Authorand IndependentJournalist
Ms Priti Arora President,Global CapabilitiesCentres, CRISIL
Dr Sandhya Shekhar Advisor,Digital& BusinessStrategy
Mr Vijay Kumar J VicePresident-Human Resources BrakesIndiaPvtLtd
Dr Vidya Mahambare ProfessorofEconomics &Director(Research andFellowProgramin Management),GLIM
Mr K Mahalingam President,MMA& Partner/Director,TSM GroupofCompanies
Dr Angayar Pavanasam ProjectManager,Tamil NaduWomen Employment&Safety Project(TNWESafe)
Dr Suresh Ramanathan Dean&Principal GreatLakesInstituteof Management,Chennai
