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Indian women believe adaptability and learning in a changing workplace is key to success

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NEW DELHI, INDIA: New Accenture research reports that more than 89 percent of female professionals around the globe and a similar number of male respondents believe building their "career capital" - those differentiated skills that define and advance their careers - is key to success in the workplace.

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The research, based on a survey of 4,100 male and female professionals in 32 countries, also found that professionals welcome change and are confident of their ability to succeed in the workplace.

Accenture conducted its global research study, "Career Capital" for release on International Women's Day to gain insight into behaviors and attitudes regarding women's careers and what it takes to succeed in the workplace.

The research seeks to better understand career capital - what are the contributing factors, how do professionals define and work to increase it, Predicts workplace attributes and the role of women in leadership in the future and Explores career satisfaction and the value of experience and education in the workplace.

"The most successful employees will be those who can adapt to the changing workplace. In fact, according to Accenture's recent research study "Career Capital", the ability to welcome change is a critical skill to be successful at the workplace. In India, over 90 percent of Indian respondents believe that adaptability and learning in a changing workplace is the key to success" said Ramnath Venkatraman, MD, Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture in India.

"It's interesting to note that people understand the importance of building their Career Capital. In fact, Accenture's recent research "Career Capital" found that 93 percent Indians surveyed believe that Career capital contributes to success in the workplace. Of which, 98 percent male and 92 percent female respondents are diligently working toward increasing their career capital."