Westlife Foodworld is a company that operates McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India. The company has a workforce of over 11,000 people, of which women constitute 34% as of March 5. This is a significant increase from the previous year, where women made up 32% and 30% of the workforce in 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The company values its female employees and acknowledges the positive impact they have had on the organization as a whole. It is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that enables women to grow at all levels. This commitment is evident in the company’s efforts to increase women representation at mid-manager and frontline manager levels in its restaurants across West and South India.
Over the past year, Westlife Foodworld has achieved a 150% increase in women’s representation at mid-manager levels, and a 31% growth in women representation at the frontline manager level. These numbers are impressive and demonstrate the company’s commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity.
In June 2022, the company launched its first All-Women Gold Standard Drive-Thru Restaurant near the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. The restaurant is managed and run independently by 28 women who have been trained as per FSSAI guidelines on all the necessary safety, hygiene, and other restaurant procedures. This restaurant is a testament to the company’s commitment to gender diversity and providing opportunities for women to grow and thrive.
The statement also notes that 90% of the women workforce in the restaurant were recruited from the GMR Foundation. This is an excellent initiative that provides opportunities for women from marginalized communities to gain employment and achieve financial independence.
Westlife Foodworld’s commitment to inclusivity and gender diversity is commendable. The company’s efforts to increase women representation at all levels of the organization and provide opportunities for women to grow and thrive are impressive. The launch of the All-Women Gold Standard Drive-Thru Restaurant is an excellent initiative that showcases the company’s commitment to empowering women and providing equal opportunities for all.
