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John P. Margaritis is Euro RSCG Worldwide PR executive director
MUMBAI: Iintegrated marketing communications agency Euro RSCG Worldwide has announced that PR industry veteran John P. Margaritis has been named to the newly created position of executive director, Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, effective immediately.
Margaritis will have initial responsibility for assessing and growing the network’s North American public relations assets, with a focus on Euro RSCG. He has experience in building global public relations networks, having served as Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide president and CEO from 1993 to 1997 and as president and COO from 1988 to 1993.
Margaritis says, “The opportunity to work with Euro RSCG to build and strengthen its PR brand in the US and around the world is a very compelling proposition. Euro RSCG is clearly committed to public relations and sees its value as part of the network’s global offering.”
Euro RSCG Worldwide CEO David Jones said, “John is a dynamic and extremely talented communications professional with a proven track record in both client and talent growth. I am confident his insights and perspectives on the public relationships industry will be invaluable as we work together to build a world-class PR network.”
In the near term, Margaritis will be working closely with Magnet’s executive committee on new business opportunities and on leveraging the strength of the Euro RSCG network for public relations clients.
Euro RSCG Worldwide has 233 offices located in 75 countries throughout Europe, the US, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region. Euro RSCG provides advertising, marketing services, corporate communications, and interactive solutions to global, regional, and local clients.
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
