According to the report, 60 per cent felt they had it more challenging than stay-at-home women, and 53 per cent felt similarly to working men. Interestingly, of those women working from office before the pandemic and have since been working from home, only 17 per cent feel that continuing to work from home is better.ħ0 per cent of respondents pursued hobbies such as fitness, art, reading, etc., before the pandemic, almost a third report being unable to continue these pursuits, and 52 per cent report worsening mental health since Covid-19, with many anecdotes of challenging experiences at home.įurthermore, working women were also questioned about their well-being relative to working men as well as stay-at-home women. Also, The effect of a decrease in income for women since Covid-19 highlights reduced household income and an increase in “unpaid” work (domestic chores).ĭespite a significant majority employing domestic help, almost 50 per cent of the respondents indicate an increased workload, commonly citing unavailability of domestic support and additional responsibilities towards children’s online education. The impact is being felt by reduction in salary or perks, no pay, or reduction in business income. Common reasons cited for decline in productivity are household chores and network issues.Ĥ4 per cent of respondents report an adverse change in income levels after the pandemic. On the other hand, 32 per cent of respondents report a decrease in productivity. 35 per cent of respondents reported an increase in productivity.Ĭommon reasons cited for the increase in productivity are the absence of commuting time and extended work hours. Interestingly, the report brought out some diverse views. Of the 57 per cent of respondents who reported a change in workload after the pandemic, a significant 73 per cent have experienced an increase.Ĭommon reasons appear to be more significant preparation due to the adoption of digital mediums, reduced staff at work, and increased working hours, the statement said. While, 6 per cent continue to commute outside for work, commonly using two-wheelers and cars, and eschewing public transport altogether and of those working women who travelled on work pre-Covid, 78 per cent report a complete stop. The report mentioned that weekly schedules have been affected as those working 5-6 days per week declined from 82 per cent to 68 per cent and disruptions in routine have made typical schedules uncommon, and respondents are having a conventional workday of 7-10 hours has shrunk from 57 per cent to 35 per cent.Īs expected from lockdowns and social distancing, 64 per cent of respondents have started working from home after the pandemic, compared to 14 per cent before. There is also a 3 per cent increase in women working all 7 days of a week. Women working more than 10 hours a day, or having no fixed timings, rose from 4 per cent to 14 per cent. In terms of working hours and days, the number of women working part-time has increased as 31 per cent of respondents report working less than 5 hours a day.
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