Best Practices for Hyperlocal Delivery Companies to Improve Gender Equity

Hyperlocal delivery companies can access an additional talent pool of ~13 million women across urban areas by expanding women’s participation in delivery partner roles. This resource explores the benefits of hiring women and the barriers limiting their participation, including incomplete onboarding, limited mechanisms to resolve workplace issues, physically demanding work, high two-wheeler rental costs, mobility skills gaps and difficulty accessing washrooms. It presents a 3-phased approach covering inclusive hiring, onboarding support, training, essential services, mobility and safety infrastructure.