Author name: Roy

Bagging the Oscar trophy on March 12, producer Guneet Monga said, “To all the women watching. The future is audacious and the future is here. Let’s go!” She was only echoing what the glorious win for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ at the Academy Awards meant for women in the industry. One of the most endearing moments from the […]

As the world becomes more aware of the importance of gender equity and inclusivity, companies are beginning to prioritize the needs of their female employees. These companies understand that creating an environment where women can thrive is not only beneficial for their employees but also for the company. Here are five things that women-friendly companies

They are the first point of contact for the talent pool and a bridge between the latter and organizations. Recruiters have a pivotal role, not just for the underrepresented talent seeking equitable opportunities and representation but also for organizations looking to optimize diverse talent. On March 9, marked as Recruiter’s Day, we look at five

On International Women’s Day, Diversity Digest traces the story of Indian working women—from the time they were pioneers to now as equity seekers. A basic search on the internet about the first Indian woman to breach male bastions will conjure up over a hundred pages of results across fields- medicine, engineering, aeronautics, banking, etc. Be

The search for constant always ends at the stop– change. When you explore the constants of a VUCA – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous world– the results are many. VUCA was first coined at the US Army War College, explaining the times after the Cold War. As time passed, the layers to VUCA kept increasing

Everyone who aspires to be an effective ally wants to change the world. Advancing the interests of a marginalized group is an ongoing process. However, between the intent and action is the awareness. A successful allyship begins by knowing what the marginalized groups need to enable their progress. Here are three aspects that determine effective

Women have made incredible progress in joining the Indian workforce, fighting for equal pay, and rising to the top of their careers. But some career paths have more progress left to make than others. For many years, certain industries and fields have been predominantly male-dominated. Women have often faced barriers to achieving equal representation and

Communication and technological advancements are important factors in inter-generational diversity.  Today, five different generations like Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964), Gen X (1965 – 1979), Gen Y (1980 – 1995) also called Millennials, and Gen Z (1996 – 2013) are working together. While organizations are trying to accommodate the different perspectives, they are grappling with

The International Women’s Day theme for 2023 is #embraceequity. Equity is a potent force ensuring women get hired, are retained, and advance in their careers. Equity in the workplace is about ensuring a level- playing field. Multiple factors have to be aligned for a woman to thrive in the workplace. Here is an action list