Sponsorship can be a key factor in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the technology industry, particularly for women. Unlike mentorship, sponsorship involves a more active role for the sponsor, who provides guidance and advice, and opens doors that may otherwise be closed for the sponsored individual. Sponsors are powerful advocates for the women […]
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The world over, there is a growing movement to make medicine more inclusive and diverse. And there are pressing reasons for the emphasis — better patient outcomes and reducing healthcare disparity. Published in 2021, a paper, ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medicine: Why It Matters and How do We Achieve It?’, talks about how diversity
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There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about the lack of diversity, especially gender diversity, in leadership positions, particularly in the C-suite (the top executive level positions such as CEO, CFO, CTO, etc.). Women are underrepresented in these positions compared to men, and this lack of diversity can have negative effects on
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2023 is here. Pandemic fatigue is still on. The concerns over climate change and social inequities have touched a new peak. Companies across the globe have their antennas on in terms of investing in sustainable practices and spending efforts in socially responsible initiatives. At the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015, the world leaders
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Organizations should address workplace conflicts for the benefit of all the parties involved by acknowledging and acting on them to arrive at solutions. However, resolving through mediation entails a process. In the workplace, it is important to build and foster strong relationships. Relationship building is a core aspect of a successful career trajectory for professionals.
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A brand new year is unfolding! And along with that, more opportunities to learn and grow in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). And if you are serious about bringing a change in workplace DEI — it’s important to keep expanding your knowledge. One of the best ways to do that is by reading widely and
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From being the perfect cook to the sacrificial lamb and the superwoman, romanticized images of women prevent their participation in the workforce. A few months ago, a seemingly innocuous tweet drew sharp criticism, predominantly from women. It read, “I would never want my mother to have a job because I would miss her perfect round
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Second Career women are an untapped talent pool of experienced, recharged, mature women who bring a whole new set of life skills to their job. “Are you sure you can do this?” “Wow, you must have your hands full!” Questions and remarks like these and more hinder the entry of second-career women into the workplace.
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There was a time when everyone aimed for a work-life balance. With work at the center, recreation, entertainment, and family commitments were worked around it. However, work-life integration is the new age mantra. It is about bringing together different elements from both realms—work and life outside work. Work-life integration has several benefits —ensuring well-being, improving
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The Best of the Best, Avtar’s flagship year conference, witnessed thought-provoking conversations from leaders across industries. One such discussion, Unbundling the building blocks of goodness at the workplace, a breakout session, comprised Akanksha Sane, Senior Director, PTC Software, Jyoti Menon, APAC HR Advisory and India Head HR, UBS, and Rajeev Bhardwaj, CHRO, Sunlife Asia Service Centres. The
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