Women make up a little over 50 percent of Israel’s population. Based on data from 2021, only about 58.6 percent of women in Israel are a part of the labour force in the country as opposed to 65 percent of men. Much like every other nation, Israel’s law prohibits any form of discrimination based on gender. However, wage disparities between men and women remain an issue in parts of the state. Based on data from 2012, out of 59 developed nations, Israel stood 11th in terms of participation of women in the workplace. Israel also stood 24th in the same survey in terms of proportion of women leaders in positions of power.
More than a decade down the line, women continue to be underrepresented in the workforce and leadership roles alike. Speaking specifically about women in Israel’s thriving tech ecosystem, they made up only 34 percent of the industry’s workforce. Women’s representation in management roles is 24 percent which has seen a rise from being 18 percent in 2021. A lot of ground has been covered yet a lot needs to be done to achieve complete equality. Celebrating role models and highlighting their journeys is a key step in facilitating this change. This is exactly what the current edition of Women Entrepreneur magazine intends to do. We bring to you the success stories of women leaders from Israel with the hope that you draw inspiration from them too.
Eti Avnery, Adv. Founder & Owner, Eti Avnery – Employment Law Office is one of the featured women leaders. Eti is a leading light in the legal fraternity, whose commitment, expertise, and strong leadership have led to incredible success in an increasingly challenging legal industry. With her diverse educational background, extensive industry experience, and passion for excellence, Eti has established herself as a trusted legal professional and entrepreneur.
She believes, “Remember that being an entrepreneur isn't about being perfect or knowing everything - it's about believing in your ability to learn, grow, and adapt regardless of what comes your way. Also, believe in yourself and your potential. Take risks, be brave, and don't be afraid to fail. And always remember, you are stronger and more capable than you think”.
Vered Biron Sharvit, Founder & CEO, Experience & Well-being is an entrepreneur in Israel having over 20 years of experience in well-being in business, hospitality, education and community sectors. Her leadership initiatives have been recognized by various business establishments because she has been very successful in bringing about a change in the business processes she has led.
“In recent years, there has been a notable increase in women's representation in top leadership roles. More women are breaking through the glass ceiling and holding positions of power and influence, both in the public and private sectors. However, progress has been slow and there is still a long way to go to achieve gender parity in leadership we need to increase involvement in fields that are currently dominated my men,” remarks Vered. Read through the issue to know more about these reputed women leaders and their secret to success.
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