Gender equality and work-life balance are becoming increasingly vital in today's workplaces.
In light of the ongoing conversation on gender equality and work-life balance, panellists at a webinar have called on the government and labour employers to prioritise women's welfare by providing childcare facilities in workplaces.
During the programme, panellists shared their thoughts on steps the government and employers can take to make offices conducive for women, especially those with childcare responsibilities. "One of the budget lines in our annual budget is the cost of maintaining and sustaining a creche across our nine offices in Nigeria. Our maternity leave is six months with full-pay.
Meanwhile, Mrs Maina pointed out that the workplace has been designed for men, and this capitalist system ensures a divide between work and the home and public and private space. According to her, where women are involved, these lines must cross. Mrs Maina added that the government's challenge is the need for coordination in policy implementation. If this is addressed, it would be easy to create a policy that mandates employers to establish nurseries or creches in their offices.
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