There has been an increase in the number of women entering the workforce at the entry-level, though women are quitting corporate careers to pursue gigs or entrepreneurship, points out Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group. Avtar’s estimates shared with The Economic Times reveal that the number of women in white-collared jobs is likely to rise from 35% in […]
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While India Inc. is exploring ways to increase women’s workforce, the discrimination against women jobseekers, and scrutinizing their plans for marriage and childbearing is a setback to the overall drive. Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group, tells The Economic Times that the biases against women are rife despite growing awareness around the value and need for diversity and
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It was yet another beautiful day at Inclusion Inc., a workplace that thrived with equality and uniqueness being a reality where employees felt at home amidst an environment driven by collaboration and empathy. Such an environment was possible because of the emphasis on two factors — gender identity and gender expression. Gender Identity Gender Identity
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An Avtar Report, Viewport 2023: DEI, ESG and Climate Change aims to establish the interdependencies of climate change action on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It seeks to establish that affirmative and sustained climate action cannot be possible without the participation of all strands of diversity and intersectionality. The report proposes that affirmative action
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One of the tech-driven workplace innovations is remote work as organizations across sectors have implemented remote work to tap into the dispersed talent. With employees located across various time zones and places, and it is essential to foster inclusivity amongst an increasingly diverse workforce. How Can You Make Your Remote Employees Feel Inclusive? Here are
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Nina Singh has been appointed Director General (DG) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which provides security for airports in the country and Delhi Metro, making her the first woman chief of the force.Nina Singh, who hails from Bihar, is an alumnus of Patna Women’s College and the Jawaharlal Nehru University and holds a
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Recently, MP and Women and Child Development Minister, Smriti Irani, responded to a written question on paid period leave, saying periods are not a ‘handicap’. The response has reignited the discussion around the necessity for paid period leaves. While the reply has drawn sharp criticism and support from different quarters, there is a need for
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While the 2023 film Barbie stole the show with a fresh and topical take on women’s empowerment and gender diversity, the doll range needs to take more steps to up its diversity game. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal or BMJ has revealed that Barbie should aim to spread her medical and
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Renowned social worker Dr V Mohini Giri, who passed away at the age of 85 on December 20, has left behind a legacy of stellar work in women’s rights. The Padma Bhushan awardee was the Chair of the National Commission for Women (NCW) (1995–1998) and of the Central Social Welfare Board. Dr Mohini was the
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Elevate your workplace culture through Avtar’s cutting-edge Diversity Sensitization training, designed to not only uncover but actively dismantle nonconscious biases. Learn more about how our Diversity Sensitization training program can help you build a more inclusive and equitable organization.
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