Here are 5 ways to action a DEI plan with real impact. A leading financial institution had all its C-suite members brainstorming for a path-breaking plan that could give them a competitive advantage in the market. However, all felt that the ideas were already tried and tested, and ‘out of the box thinking’ was missing. […]
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LGBTQ+ inclusion is fast becoming a priority for organizations all over the world. Creating such inclusive workplaces is not only the right thing to do but also has a strong business case. LGBTQ+ is an umbrella term that includes lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transpersons, and queer people. The plus sign indicates that more sexualities can feature
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We are a 15-year-old organization functioning under the founder-CEO for all these years. Our systems have been developed from a start-up perspective. To move to the next level of growth, we recently implemented changes in our organization. These include changes in the structure (previously, HR would report to the Head of Sales, now it reports
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The Centre has appointed A. Manimekhalai as the new MD and CEO of Union Bank of India. Replacing Rajkiran Rai G, she is the first woman to hold the post at the bank. According to news reports, Manimekhalai, who is the executive director at Canara Bank, will serve as MD&CEO in Union Bank of India
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Women have secured the top 3 ranks in the Civil Service Examinations (CSE). This is the 5th time in the last decade that a woman has emerged the topper. Shruti Sharma of Delhi secured the first rank, while Ankita Agarwal and Gamini Singla emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively in the CSE 2021 Merit list announced
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Indian author Geetanjali Shree’s Ret Samadhi (Hindi) has emerged as the winner of the International Book Prize announced recently, in its translated version Tomb of Sand by Daisy Rockwell. She is the first Indian to win the award. By woman about a woman Tomb of Sand has an 80-year-old woman, Ma, at the center of the plot. It narrates her
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We often see organizations narrowing the scope of caregiving in their policies to childcare. However, a holistic approach, considering different types of caregiving is the need of the hour, as it boosts retention and productivity of employees, enabling business growth and success. According to reports, caregiving is a crucial reason for women leaving the workforce,
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The ISO 30415:2021 – Human Resource Management – Diversity and Inclusion is a set of standards applicable for all types of organizations, enabling every sector to have a well-planned DEI strategy.
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I represent a four-decade-old organization with 750 + employees. We value employee longevity, and it is one of the parameters in all our hiring decisions. The recent trend is quite disturbing. The average tenure of employees has come down drastically in the last decade. We grew during this period and hired in the entry and
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ASHA workers, the women health care workers delivering primary healthcare to the remotest parts of India, have been honored with WHO’s Global Health Leaders’ Award. They have been awarded for delivering their service despite harsh weather conditions and difficult terrains. ASHA, which means hope in Hindi, is an abbreviation for Accredited Social Health Activists. An
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