Inclusion and diversity is a continuous journey. But what makes the program effective at ANZ Bengaluru is that it’s not just an ‘HR initiative’ but has become the ‘fabric’ of the organization. This has been possible as our employees make it their goal to create a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where the backgrounds, perspectives […]
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More than two years ago, Malavika Hegde was a broken woman after the sudden demise of her husband VG Siddhartha, who founded Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL). Cafe Coffee Day, or CCD as it’s popularly known, was his brainchild. Today, as the CEO, she is continuing his dream of running a successful coffee chain that
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A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone— Sundar Pichai
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Three organizations have come together to tackle gender bias in advertising, specifically in the creatives department. Creative Equals, Diageo, and D&AD have recently launched a returnship program called Creative Comeback. As per reports, the organizations have launched the initiative ahead of International Women’s Day in March. The statement released by the organizations reveals that gaps
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Hiring the right employee is the first step for any organization to harness talent but what is even more crucial is how these employees are retained and given a platform to grow. For employees to make a long-term, or even a life-long, commitment to an organization it is the employer’s responsibility to give them multiple
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Tata Communications is a leading global digital infrastructure provider that powers today’s fast-growing digital economy. Tata Communications focuses on helping businesses understand and navigate through the vast potential of technologies by offering network, mobility, collaboration and security services. Looking further out, it also shapes the future by investing in emerging trends – such as IoT,
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) recently appointed Alka Mittal as its interim chairman and managing director. Alka is the first woman to head ONGC, a government-owned corporation. Having served at ONGC for over three decades now, Alka, a post-graduate in economics and a doctorate in commerce, replaces Subhash Kumar, who retired after superannuation last
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In another display of women taking up challenging roles as guards, the Border Security Force (BSF) has posted women constables at the India-Bangladesh border to tackle smuggling across the border. As per news reports, about 36 female constables comprise the unit on the Haridaspur-Jayantipur Border Outpost along the India-Bangladesh border. While the BSF has been
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The recently-released Draft Policy for Women by Tamil Nadu Government stresses education and employment opportunities alongside inclusion and financial empowerment. The salient features of the policy draft, which has sought feedback from stakeholders, include martial arts training for school and college girls, additional 50 person-days for households headed by single- and women households under MGNREGS.
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Sexual harassment of women at the workplace is a universal and pervasive phenomenon across cultures. The issue has assumed particular importance because of the increasing participation of women in the workforce. Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have succeeded in bringing the topic to the forefront and have prompted workplaces to take concrete steps towards ensuring
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