Gender equality in public sector employment

With increased participation of women in the workforce, the economic performance of a nation can be improved, simultaneously with societal gains that further enable women’s empowerment. With ever increasing educational participation of women, increased women participation in the labour market also allows their talent to be maximised in society and ensures that different perspectives are increasingly reflected in policies and practices both in the private and public sectors. However, gender equality does not necessarily mean having women constitute exactly 50% of the workforce. It is also necessary for women to be able to have access to high level and decision-making positions across all work domains and occupations. As women tend to occupy certain occupations and positions in large numbers, it creates a segmented labour market.