Author name: Dr. Nandini Murali

Dr. Nandini Murali, Vice President, Learning and Research, Avtar. An author and DEI professional, she is a passionate champion of Inclusive Language through training and e learning offerings.

Beyond the Rainbow: Reflections on Pride, Allyship, and Inclusion

Every June, organisations across the world drape themselves in the colours of the rainbow. Social media feeds fill with messages of solidarity, office receptions display Pride flags, and carefully worded statements affirm commitments to inclusion. Visibility matters. Representation matters. But over the years, I have often found myself wondering: what happens after June ends? What […]

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Women Should Understand Power Dynamics to Ace Leadership

The corporate landscape in India, as in many parts of the world, is evolving, with an increasing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. However, women still face significant challenges in ascending to senior leadership positions. Power is a maligned, misused and often misunderstood word. However, power is vital for life

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Authentic Allyship at the workplace: A catalyst for inclusion and belongingness

“An ally is any person that actively promotes and aspires to advance the culture of inclusion through intentional, positive, and conscious efforts that benefit people as a whole.” -Sheree Atcheson in Forbes  Focussed initiatives on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in contemporary workspaces have created significant impacts in the last two decades. Yet, research-based evidence

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Negotiation Truths for women: Think win-win-win!

Women don’t ask. Or perhaps don’t ask often enough. Our hesitancy stems from several factors: fear of rejection, low sense of entitlement (“I don’t really deserve to ‘ask), high compliance behavior (both of which are a legacy of our gendered socialization and internalization of society messages that ‘good girls don’t ask’) and gender stereotypes about

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The art of asking: Intentional negotiation and its impact on women’s careers

Ask for it. Never underestimate the power of asking. Linda C Babcock, Women Don’t ask: The high cost of avoiding negotiation and positive strategies for change Women don’t ask. Even if we do ask, we don’t ask often enough. We seldom negotiate our starting salaries. We rarely, if ever, ask for raises, promotions, and better

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There is a strong business case for mental health

The month of October is being observed as World Mental Health month. This year’s theme, ‘make mental health and well-being for all a global priority,’  was chosen to address the inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on people’s mental health globally. It supports the urgent call for global action to prioritize mental

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Workplace Mental Health through Diversity Equity and Inclusion lens

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and the month of October is being observed as World Mental Health month. This year’s theme, ‘make mental health and well-being for all a global priority,’ was chosen to address the inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on people’s mental health globally. It supports the

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