A third of large UK companies have cited a lack of tech skills and legacy IT systems as factors, delaying digital transformation. The new study by UST, a digital transformation company, has found solutions for the tech skill problems in diversity measures.The survey covered 200 senior decision-makers in large UK companies with an average turnover […]
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On International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia observed on May 17, organizations across the globe reinforced their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion. The European Investment Bank group shared a message to reaffirm its pledge to respect, protect and promote the full and equal enjoyment of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex
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Inadequate participation by women in the creation of tools and research in AI is deeply problematic. According to data, there are 12 % of women in research roles in AI, and about 20% of technical roles in machine learning companies are held by women. Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO, has been quoted as saying,
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The manufacturing sector in India has embraced diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, DEI requires to be deeper in the sector than just some standard practices. Sharing his perspectives on furthering DEI in the space, Ashok Ramachandran, CEO and President, Schindler India, talks to Avtar Insights, about targeted interventions in gender diversity, and on embedding culture as
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Elon Musk will soon step down as Twitter CEO. His exit will pave the way for a woman leader. Reports on the development claimed NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino was in talks to become Twitter’s chief executive officer. Musk assumed the role last year after the takeover of the microblogging site in October. He revealed
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The Council of the EU has adopted new rules for combating pay disparity. According to news reports, the rules mandate EU companies to disclose how much they pay men and women for the same work. If the pay gap exceeds 5 percent, they have to take measures to narrow it, as per the rules. The
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Remote working or work from home, as a way of work, has been around for more than a decade. Not as that of mainstream work, but more as a measured and conservative model of work, to engage with talent that had work flexibility as a key aspiration, specifically women.
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In a context where women’s participation in the workforce, is crucial in determining the country’s economic growth, it isimportant to understand how the corporate majority – men, view gender diversity at the workplace.
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In industries such as FMCG, second career women cons titute a major segment of potential customers/consumers. Having more second career women on board, helps such businesses become more reflective of their customer bases, a definite win-win.
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Organizations should facilitate programs for the returning mother to welcome her back and provide all possible support making it easier for her to integrate work and life.
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