Advertisements today have begun shunning stereotypes to mirror reality and challenge the status quo as they bat for gender equality across realms. Compared to the time when women were depicted as sacrificial mothers, daughters, or sisters, who toil hard with chores, today the ads portray the women turning a new leaf, as someone determined to […]
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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who passed away last week at the age of 94, was not just a colossus in acting but also a groundbreaking artist who paved the way for Black actors –a significant chapter in Hollywood. Pertinent for a time when the industry is still finding ways to be more inclusive. In 1939,
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The world has come a long way and accepted that differences are not to be joked about and that majority is not equal to normalcy. We live in a world of myriad colors, and each person has a different blend that they bring along. It is important to understand and respect this – in every
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2021 Padma Shri recipient and renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, who passed away on January 4, will be remembered for her monumental work in social service. A mother who adopted thousands, she was an exemplar who showed that one needs steely grit and a large heart to improve the lives of others despite a tumultuous
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Male allies are not just mentors or guides for women at the workplace. A male ally brings about a change at the workplace by setting benchmarks and owning the responsibilities to make the workplace more inclusive and equitable. A male ally is a crucial link in bridging the gender gap at the workplace as they
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Caregiving is a personal commitment and is widely prevalent across social structures. In India, it is essentially a woman who is a caregiver as they cater to the needs of different age groups. Studies show that they outnumber men, but the pandemic has made at least 39% step into the role for the first time,
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When we talk about diversity in the workplace, gender and race take the spotlight. However, age is another crucial dimension of diversity. Somnath B, VP HR Asia Pacific, Atkins Global, Abhishek Kapoor, – Inclusion and Diversity Leader, Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd, Santosh Bijur, VP & MD, Lumen India, and Sneha Arora, Vice President Human
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As leaders, you are responsible for making plans, pursuing goals, and executing them. However, with a diverse workplace today, you also have to ensure that it offers a level-playing field or is equitable to enable all in the workforce to meet their fullest potential. Equity is something that differs with people because it considers individual
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“One of the programs that we are proud of is the Pay It Forward program focused on sponsoring women for success,” said Lavanya Shrinagesh, Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader, Genpact. She was speaking at The Best Practices of the 100 Best Conference (BOB). Sponsorship programs are key to the advancement
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Diversity in the workplace is steadily gaining much deserving attention and momentum. From sourcing to screening, and finally, shortlisting candidates irrespective of age, race, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, religion, etc. companies are redefining their hiring strategies to acknowledge the power of diversity. However, hiring diverse employees is only one part of the puzzle. What
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