in 30 minutes this chat with @rucsb on #OwnIt and #womenatwork.
Get your young women friends on twitter to join in. pic.twitter.com/fb9rhkWNyY

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

Hello ! Warming up for the session on #WomenatWork with @aparna . We will start at 4 pm.

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

A big shout out to all lovely women at work :) #womenatwork https://t.co/434N0ZVwQ2

— Shrutica Thakur (@iShrutica) April 1, 2016

Happy to see @back2dfront and @Anjaligulati13 here. Platform for women returning professionals #womenatwork @rucsb pic.twitter.com/SxnDC81IwV

— Nimesh Mathur (@NimeshMathur) April 1, 2016

Aparna is India's first certified Integral Master CoachTM and Author of "Own It". Welcome @Aparna . Happy to have you here :) #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna Tell us a little bit more about your book ? What can readers expect ? #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb OwnIt is about challenges women face in the indian workplace & at home. Anti offers solutions to the most common ones #WomenatWork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna That sounds interesting. I do mentor young women & they look for such solutions . Congratulations on your book #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

thanks @Rucsb , its encouraging that many women who have read the book are sending me mails too. #Ownit #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb Also Own It details harassment, bullying, challenges w/ maternity leaves and the lack of “support" women get at home. #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

thanks @Rucsb , its encouraging that many women who have read the book are sending me mails too. #Ownit #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

What is feminism, according to you ? Why is it important to include Men in Gender Equality discussions ? #WomenatWork @Aparna

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb feminism distilled is equal opportunity for women.This means socially, politically, economically, and in the workplace. #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb men need to be included but don’t believe they speak for women, they must stand w/ women. Women must stand with each other first.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb have met women who think feminism is uncomely. If we believe in equal opportunity we all should be feminist in our heads and words,

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb in addition it is feminism that has got its here. If you and i work, vote and get a salary, it’s because of feminism #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@Aparna Thats profound. #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb both men & women have unconscious bias.This manifests in micro aggressive behaviour at work.It’s imp to see biases. #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna U did some research on unconscious bias for your book ? Tell us a little more on unconscious bias & how it affects ? #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb everyone has bias. A simple test that informs you of your bias is this https://t.co/UGxBqWIO7X Can be gender, social attitude etc.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna What were some of the key findings you uncovered in exploring gender bias during your research ? #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb i found we are biased against women in many ways. Don't think they are capable of tough roles,travel, negotiating,etc #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

Feminism all about having opportunities and equal rights! @rucsb @Aparna #womenatwork

— Shrutica Thakur (@iShrutica) April 1, 2016

@iShrutica @Aparna Glad you think so.

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna isn't this true?

— Shrutica Thakur (@iShrutica) April 1, 2016

.@iShrutica @Aparna Very much. Feminism needn't be just Women's agenda. Feminism is for everyone who believes in Equality. #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

couldn't agree more..."Women must stand with each other first"!! @Aparna @rucsb #womenatwork https://t.co/1FiX5SIN4j

— Shrutica Thakur (@iShrutica) April 1, 2016

Feminism is equality of genders,IMHO cant be achieved w/out men women both,hence #HeForShe #SheForShe #WomenAtWork https://t.co/GQWT87ROFI

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

A1 Feminism is to be treated like one with equal rights and opportunities in every space they exists #womenatwork

— Soniya Sharma (@soniyasharmahr) April 1, 2016

@rucsb Feminism "isn't" about Women's Issues. And yes to that effect its about Human Rights #WomenAtWork https://t.co/VUXIjy3mbv

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

.@iShrutica @Aparna #SheforShe and #HeforShe both #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

Q3 Do #Women get enough Mentoring opportunities ? What will it take for Women to get Sponsorship at Workplace ? @aparna #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb Mentoring you can get from many people.I may have a skill you want to learn, x may have another. Go with a plan and ask for help.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna Study suggests that young women lack even Mentors ! :-( #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb they dont identify mentors, make a plan and ask for mentorship. Ask. Ask with a plan! #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb +which means they speak up for you everytime there is a promotion / position offered because sometimes women may not be considered.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna Super insight. Thats why both Mentorship and Sponsorship is critical for Women #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb A3 Asking is sometimes perceived as a sign of weakness at the workplace, hence the hesitation + 1 #WomenAtWork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

Q4 How can we increase participation of women in our workforce ? @aparna #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb women should come back to work after maternity. Most are told staying at home more imp. If imp dads can get involved after 6 months.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna Offering Parental Leave policies to both men and women works too, indicative of progressive workplace #Womenatwork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb childcare infrastructure built in into the system @Aparna

— Nazia Erum (@nazia_e) April 1, 2016

.@nazia_e @Aparna ICICI offers childcare and creche infrastructure for Moms :-) #WorkingWomen

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @nazia_e many do. but i think only to a certain age, We need after school open air daycare too. #cabinfever

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@Aparna and accessible. Asking for too much? @rucsb

— Nazia Erum (@nazia_e) April 1, 2016

@nazia_e @rucsb set it up, get funding Do it.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@Aparna one at a time :) @rucsb

— Nazia Erum (@nazia_e) April 1, 2016

@rucsb enable gender neutral environments in the workspace, bring stronger maternity support policies.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@Aparna @rucsb A4.Parents must educate girl child;conducive working environment at work place.

— Nauti (@Nauti65) April 1, 2016

@rucsb will start at home. Condition daughters to similar expectations as sons about working. Not about getting married and sitting at home

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna #womenatwork mentoring, friendly policies [flexi, WFH], sharing success stories of fellow colleagues..

— Vandana Singh (@Singh_Vandana) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna By erasing lot of assumptions and criteria while selection during interviews!! #womenatwork

— Shrutica Thakur (@iShrutica) April 1, 2016

A4. Flexibility is the answer along with better infrastructure and public transport #WomenAtWork https://t.co/rU7YiDsVjO

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

Q6. What kind of challenges do women face at workplace ? How can women deal with such challenges @Aparna #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb bias is number 1. Bias leads to inconsistent/ incomplete policies for women and attitudes in the workplace. #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna We recently conducted a session for managers on Unconscious Bias on Women's Day #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb excellent, how did it go?

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna A6.Bias is the biggest challenge Stay put,dont give up,Carol Gracias walking the ramp at LFW yesterday is superb #WomeAtWork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

Having a project is tough. I am lucky to do this with an amazing partner. One wonderful lady. Hat's off. #WomenAtWork

— Tanvir Rahman (@pritomtanvir) April 1, 2016

@rucsb A6. we dont about much is changing the working culture, where stretch=stay beyond 8/9 hrs. We arent productive beyond 9 #Womenatwork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

@rucsb Most women I coach cite late hrs, their leaving office on time is an issue, genderstereotypes come into play here #WomenAtwork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

@reboot_network yes, after a kid, timings cannot be flexible. Bad precedents set bad game rules. @rucsb

— Nazia Erum (@nazia_e) April 1, 2016

@rucsb very long discussion. needs a book - #OwnIt:) ranges from Bias to bullying to harassment to policies to lack of gender committees

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna Thats exactly what book was warranted. Friends,go pick up your own copy of "OwnIt". @Aparna calls out elephant in the room & how.

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

Must read for women to feel validated &have a plan if they plan to continue as #womenatwork/for male managers #OwnIt https://t.co/cI8eHSB47x

— Wake Me Up (@jasuja) April 1, 2016

@rucsb #WomenatWork Why are women adjudged as redundant the moment they become mothers and rejoin work???

— chunku pani (@ChunkuP) April 1, 2016

@ChunkuP Bias. That a Mom wont be as productive . #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb But how do we prove ourselves when an opportunity is not even given. At times even for genuine reasons cant take off

— chunku pani (@ChunkuP) April 1, 2016

@ChunkuP Yes , Opportunity access is the problem. We need to sensitize and orient recruiters not to discriminate basis gender.

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

Q7 Is Gender pay gap for real ? What's your recommendations to Corporations & Leaders to create Pay Parity ? @Aparna

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb Companies like #Wipro have have no wage gap. According to latest fig from WEF it will take 118 years for us to achieve pay parity.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna hard to believe unless companies make the data public. Gender pay gap is a concern in IT https://t.co/1wYUAAujZM #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb it may be in most, but not with them. Have it on good authority. Only person I know here who can attest is @AbhijitBhaduri

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb companies need to work harder to bridge that gap consciously. It exists. there is data to prove it worldwide. #wagegap #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

#WomenAtWork. While we need to raise awareness, U cant solve world hunger at 1 go POV :-) Lets get the women in 1st https://t.co/EyCVjhuZbb

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

A7.1st pledge to improve ratio,remove bias,better policies. Pay will automatically start getting better #Womenatwork https://t.co/q4JpsZKRx7

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

.@Aparna Q7 What's your recommendations to Corporations / Leaders to create Pay Parity ? #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb also women need to negotiate tougher. They need to ask ask ask. Not think sitting back they will get a raise because they deserve it.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb also committees that look into pay parity on a regular basis. An audit. Calling out the exceptions when it falls into gender trap.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb use the google model of using a person’s story when discussing promotions. No name no gender mentioned. Just work and contribution.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

What brilliant insights and different point of views ! Keep em coming #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

And we come to the end of our chat. Time passed by fast. Last q - How do we create a society which is Women Friendly ? @Aparna #WomenatWork

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb upbringing of next gen.Of teens. Of YA.You can do that if you have the right thinking yourself so step up and #ownit. #womenatwork

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@Aparna whats YA ?

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@rucsb young adults

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna See women people/humans too (depending upon geography) here #Heforshe,religion & patriarchy come in #Womenatwork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

@reboot_network @rucsb don;t belive in #heforshe have said a number of times should be #hewithshe

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

Should focus on providing high performing women with specific support and opportunities.@rucsb @Aparna #womenatwork

— Shrutica Thakur (@iShrutica) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna Need more #FathersLikeMalala is what I always say #HeForShe #womenatwork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna Women need to help women.Otherwise its not possible.

— chunku pani (@ChunkuP) April 1, 2016

@Aparna IMHO lets not get lost in the grammar :-) #HeForShe means just that #womenatwork https://t.co/YSLTGz3QSj

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

As long as it gets the job done! One ambassador only i think...who i have wondered about too #Womenatwork https://t.co/UC7oerKByM

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

@rucsb @Aparna #WomenatWork Very nice initiative...Should keep having such discussions..What say?

— chunku pani (@ChunkuP) April 1, 2016

@ChunkuP Thank you for your kind words. Stay tuned for updates and similar discussions in future too :-)

— Ruchi (@rucsb) April 1, 2016

@reboot_network if you say so, not what I think at all esp given their ambassadors. a bit of an eyewash currently.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

As long as it gets the job done! One ambassador only i think...who i have wondered about too #Womenatwork https://t.co/UC7oerKByM

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

@reboot_network also the semantics matter. Bias is created if they speak for us, we speak for ourselves. They stand with us.

— Aparna Jain (@Aparna) April 1, 2016

If we are 80% there, we can let go of the rest!UN's SDG is the goal but yes lets agree to disagree haha #Womenatwork https://t.co/pCycDhfB2x

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

Thank you for an interesting chat @rucsb @Aparna #WomenAtWork

— reboot (@reboot_network) April 1, 2016

.@rucsb @Aparna We've curated ur twitter chat abt #WomenAtWork @ https://t.co/T5OqGJEwCM Thanks for updates :-) @iShrutica @ChunkuP

— eChai Ventures (@eChaiVentures) April 1, 2016