Author name: Dr Hima Elizabeth Mathew

Dr Hima Elizabeth Mathew is a Senior Manager – Research & Solutions at Avtar. Hailing from diverse backgrounds of psychology, journalism, and human resources, Dr Hima holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from IIT Madras. She did her research on the broad area of Organizational Culture, and her thesis was on the ‘not-so-often-researched’ topic of ‘Workplace Humor’. During and after her doctoral degree, Hima has participated and presented her work in several national and international conferences and has published her research in numerous academic publications.

Gamification in DEI to train employees can garner more interest

In contrast with the past days of endless seminars and training – both classroom and virtual, gamification is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in corporate training and e-learning. With elements incorporated to engage different categories of employees, gamification can boost diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Employees are looking for more upskilling opportunities that […]

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4 steps to resolve dwindling participation in DEI initiatives

There are often instances when the HR or the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council at the workplace announces a new program or initiative. But instead of being taken seriously, it gets pushed aside as another office activity. Understanding the reasons for a negative response can help resolve dwindling participation in DEI initiatives. Research has proven

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Narrowing chore gap: The changing dynamics in the millennial households

Taking a peek into chore sharing in millennial households, Avtar’s latest Viewport Study has discovered a narrowing chore gap. With changing demographics and millennials expected to represent 75% of the workforce by 2025, organizations are striving for millennial engagement and are keen on molding the next generation of millennial leaders. A plethora of studies- both

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Workplace Humor: Making or breaking inclusion

Humor at the workplace doesn’t get its due importance as it can seem frivolous. However, it can spread positivity and boost creativity, aiding productivity. In the DEI context, it is crucial to make workplaces inclusive. Two Stanford University researchers, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, in their book ‘Humor Seriously’ report a rather startling finding that

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Igniting Courage to Overcome the Challenges faced by Allies

Allyship is the new catchphrase for any organization embarking on its journey to inclusion. Allyship is the act of using one’s power, position, or privilege to uplift others. But what are the specific challenges that the allies face? How to overcome them? And what are the skill sets required to become an ally? The panel

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