Author name: Rhea Sakhardande

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1960s, when they were first formed to create safe spaces for employees to voice concerns around racial inequality and inclusion. While their foundational purpose of driving inclusion, enabling peer support, and fostering community remains intact, ERGs today play a far more expansive role. One of their most critical […]

Career wellness refers to the professional fulfilment an employee feels when their work aligns with long-term personal values. More than monetary or physical benefits, it focuses on the psychological belongingness one experiences at work. As a result, it extends to leadership behaviour rooted in moulding the organizational culture, and employee experience. How leaders design work, communicate expectations, and practice people-first policies plays a decisive role in shaping

Mental health and wellness are increasingly gaining visibility and legitimacy within Indian work culture. What was once considered an intangible, secondary, or “nice-to-have” aspect of employee well-being has now emerged as a critical enabler of Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and employer brand credibility.   According to the Deloitte 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, beyond financial security, meaningful work and mental well-being are among

In a thought-provoking conversation on transforming workplace culture, Ankit Jhamb, Chief Learning Officer at Grant Thornton Bharat, and Sheetal Sharma, Associate Director, People and Culture, reflect on what it takes to unfreeze legacy mindsets and build an inclusive, high-performing organization. With Sheetal’s hands-on experience in shaping DEI-led engagement and Ankit’s cross-industry cultural exposure, the dialogue

In the premiere episode of the podcast series on courageous leadership, Tarun NP Varma, Global Chief Human Resources and Sustainability Officer at Tata Consumer Products, shares a deeply personal and practical perspective on what it means to lead with inclusion. Drawing from his roots and professional journey, Tarun’s leadership philosophy is shaped by lived experiences

Building a workplace that’s deeply humane and high-performing begins at the roots – with culture, values, and a relentless commitment to inclusion. In this episode of DiversiTea, a podcast series by Avtar Group and CII, Gopinath Govindan, Director of Human Resources at Apraava Energy, reflects on this belief and his career built on trust, adaptability,

Leaders often rise by breaking the mold — Swati Rustagi rose by redefining it. From growing up with financial constraints to becoming a leading voice in HR, her journey is one of grit, clarity, and purpose. In this episode of Conversations with the Career Doctor, Swati Rustagi, Vice President – Employee Experience at Adobe, gets