Looking at the stats, it could be possible that higher attrition rate and lower gender diversity could be mostly because of female employees leaving the company. If such is the case, Ayesha must address the problems faced by female employees with at most importance. Feedback must be taken from them and necessary changes should be done in company policies for female employees. Flexibility to work from home should be provided for new mothers and also if possible a baby care should be set up as maternity is one of the major reasons why female employees tend to leave their jobs.
Since recently Elixirmicrobes has been tarnished by a sexual harassment case, it needs to prove that it is a socially responsible company. It should take necessary actions to bring justice to the victim and also conduct programs in the company that show the importance of gender equality.
Also, not specific to any gender, other employee morale boasting activities such as providing incentives and bonuses on a regular basis for deserving candidates, salary hikes if the salary doesn’t match the industry average must be undertaken.
