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Second Career Program

Avtar has an impeccable track record in diversity recruitment. Through its team of expert recruiters, Avtar has helped identify the right women talent for roles across industry verticals, right from entry-level to Corporate Executive level. With over 20 years of focus, our flagship program – the Second Career Women program – has helped hundreds of […]

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‘Avtar is a Medium for Broader Societal Change’

Akshey Rajesh is a Product Lead at Google in the AdTech space. An accomplished Product Strategist and Technology Management Professional, he is passionate about creating great products and delivering outstanding customer experiences.  He identifies as neurodiverse, which provides him with a unique perspective that fosters a deep appreciation for workplace diversity and inclusion. He is

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Unlocking the Power of Diversity: The Compelling Case for Companies to Subscribe to myAvtar.com

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have transitioned from conceptual ideals to concrete pillars of corporate growth and innovation in today’s interconnected global marketplace. myAvtar.com, India’s pioneering diversity portal, offers a transformative platform dedicated to fostering DEI in corporate India.  Here’s why discerning companies and organizations should unequivocally consider subscribing to this paradigm-altering platform: In an

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Episode 19: Making Women Career Intentional–the Institution’s Role

Women heading educational institutions play a monumental role as they influence several aspects — from shaping the career ambitions of girls to instilling career intentionality in them. Dr Lalitha Balakrishnan, a member of the General Council NAAC for the last six years and an educational administrator for over two decades, with active teaching experience for

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Training the Trainer: Comprehensive Program Strives to Mitigate Non-Conscious Bias

A leading Business Process Management (BPM) company sought to enhance its workplace culture by addressing non-conscious biases within the organization. Avtar designed a comprehensive program that would empower internal trainers to drive initiatives focused on mitigating biases. The company identified several key concerns related to non-conscious biases: Unaddressed Racial Bias: The organization recognized the need to

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‘In a VUCA World, DEI Strategy and Action Plan are a Potent Tool’

Tammy Redpath was a global executive leader with Target Corporation for over three decades. From 2017-2020. She led Target’s extended headquarters in Bengaluru, India, where 3500+ team members are advancing Target’s business across all retail functions. Playing a pivotal role in shaping Target in India’s global strategy, with an unwavering emphasis on championing and accelerating

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Veteran Actress Waheeda Rehman to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke award for her rich contribution to Indian cinema. The 85-year-old actress is one of the few women recipients of the award, the highest government recognition for those in the film industry. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur made the announcement, taking to X on

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100-Best Companies add 3.3 Lakh Women: 2023 BCWI-MICI Study

Avtar and Seramount announced the annual list of the Best Companies for Women in India study and the Most Inclusive Companies Index. The findings revealed that gender diversity saw an all-time high, with the 100 Best Companies adding 3.38 Lakh women employees in 2023. The Eighth edition of the BCWI-MICI study, which commenced in February

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