Why International Women's Day celebration is Important to SynapseIndia

Respect to women, diversity, and gender equality are main pillars of the organizational culture at SynapseIndia. International Women's Day, therefore, bears immense significance for the overall culture of the company. Female employees comprise a significant chunk of the talent pool at SynapseIndia. In fact, women employees have established themselves as a major driving force for the company. Hence Women's Day celebration is not just a symbolic event for the SynapseIndia family, but the meaningful occasion.

Origin & History of Women's Day
International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8 every year, is widely considered as an occasion to mark women's rights across the world. The origin of Women's Day goes back to the early 20th century. It all begun when the Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day on February 28, 1909. Following that event, the International Socialist Woman's Conference suggested that a Women's Day should be celebrated annually. March 8 became the globally recognized date to celebrate Women's Day after women got suffrage, or voting rights, in Soviet Russia in 1917. The day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1975.


Significance of Women's Day in SynapseIndia's Culture
The recruitment and human resource management policies of SynapseIndia gives special emphasis on women talent. The company proudly maintains a good track record of retaining female employees. Besides, women hold key positions across management hierarchies and departments at SynapseIndia.