Shyama, a multifaceted professional, is a practising Company Secretary and on board of many large corporates as an advisor on Human relations (HR) and labour related matters. She is also an accomplished speaker at variou

Gender Parity Parity means that each gender is represented equally. It is ensuring the access of women and men to the same opportunities, rights, opportunities to choose, material conditions while respecting their specificities. The notion of parity constitutes the foundation of policies to combat the disparities between women and men. Gender Equality Gender equality refers to how people of different genders are treated, understanding the needs of each gender, while providing equal opportunities and outcomes for women and men, not necessarily outcomes that are exactly the same for all. Workplace gender equality will be achieved when people are able to access and enjoy equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender, which requires the following: Workplaces to provide equal pay for work of equal or comparable value; Removal of barriers to the full and equal participation of women in the workforce; Access to all occupations and industries, including leadership roles, regardless of gender; and Elimination of discrimination on the basis of gender, particularly in relation to family and caring responsibilities.