Tata Starbucks opens all-women stores
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Tata Starbucks has opened two stores in India operated entirely by women as part of the firm’s efforts to address systemic inequities in opportunities for female workers within the country.
The two female-staff-only stores are located in Delhi and Mumbai, and constitute a step forward in Tata Starbucks’ commitment to expanding the representation of women in the workforce. The program also includes initiatives to offer opportunities to women that take into account the responsibilities of motherhood. The firm offers 100-per-cent gender pay equity and aims to ensure women make up 40 percent of its total workforce by the end of 2022.
Tata Starbucks says it will double the number of its female-led stores by the end of this year in the interests of empowering and supporting women leaders.
“Tata Starbucks remains focused on creating and strengthening opportunities for women and fostering diversity across our organization,” said Tata Starbucks CEO Navin Gurnaney.
“We are proud to open these all-women stores that will increase our commitment to diversity and inclusion in India and empower our female partners in new and meaningful ways.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of Tata Starbucks in opening these all-women stores?
What is the primary goal of Tata Starbucks in opening these all-women stores?
The firm's primary goal is to address systemic inequities in opportunities for female workers within India. These stores are a step towards expanding the representation of women in their workforce and empowering them.
Q.What specific initiatives has Tata Starbucks put in place to support women in their workforce?
What specific initiatives has Tata Starbucks put in place to support women in their workforce?
Tata Starbucks offers 100-per-cent gender pay equity and has initiatives to offer opportunities that consider motherhood responsibilities. They aim for women to constitute 40 percent of their total workforce by the end of 2022.
Q.Where are the initial all-women stores located and how many more are planned?
Where are the initial all-women stores located and how many more are planned?
The first two all-women stores are located in Delhi and Mumbai. Tata Starbucks plans to double the number of these female-led stores by the end of this year, indicating a further two more.
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