Career Growth

23 posts

WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE REPORT 2025 – Part 2 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1199

Asrar Qureshi’s blog post reflects on the 2025 Women in the Workplace report, highlighting women’s ongoing challenges in leadership despite previous gains. It emphasizes the need for solutions like transparent promotion criteria, sponsorship, and effective DEI initiatives. Men’s engagement and supportive workplace cultures are crucial for women’s advancement and organizational success.
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Broken Rung for Women in the Workplace – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1106

Asrar Qureshi’s blog highlights the “broken rung” phenomenon, emphasizing the barriers women face in early career advancements. McKinsey’s research illustrates how women’s promotional opportunities diminish at management’s entry level, perpetuating gender inequality. It outlines strategies for women and organizations to address this issue, promoting systemic change and equitable career pathways.
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50 Years of Work and Counting – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1081

Asrar Qureshi reflects on his 50-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, starting in February 1975. He highlights his journey from a medical representative to executive roles and acknowledges influential mentors like Imtiaz Ahmed Taj and Javed Akhtar. Gratitude for personal growth and the blending of work and life is emphasized throughout his narrative.
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Disruption of Careers in Pharma Industry – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1018

Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post discusses the evolution of career paths in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry over the past 40 years. It highlights the shift from MNC-led promotions to local companies hiring laterally, leading to unqualified promotions and ethical challenges. The post emphasizes the industry’s declining appeal as stress and burnout increase among employees despite higher perks and salaries.
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Women in the Workplace 2024 – The 10th Anniversary Report – Gender Parity and Equity – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1010

The blog post by Asrar Qureshi discusses the 10th anniversary report of the “Women in the Workplace” study, revealing slow progress in gender parity in corporate America. Despite improvements in leadership roles and inclusivity, women, especially in countries like Pakistan, face significant underrepresentation and barriers to advancement. Companies must enhance efforts toward equitable practices to sustain progress.
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