When it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it is not just the workplace that needs to advocate these principles and build policies and implement them. “It is also the entire business that includes the supplier and the customer that needs to be diverse, giving equal opportunities, while making them feel included fearlessly,” said Priti […]
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For the first time, India has recorded more women than men. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)- 5, there are 1020 women for every 1000 men. The findings mean that India is no longer the country of missing women, a term used by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen in the 90s. Then there were
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The needle of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is moving, intentionally and assertively in the 100 Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI), observed Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group. The final day of the two-day conference titled Best Practices of the 100 Best Conference by Avtar and Working Mother saw Dr. Saundarya present
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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel— Maya Angelou, American poet, and civil rights activist. The above quote is all the more relevant when you talk about demonstrating inclusion in the workplace. For leaders, illustrating inclusion is
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There are a lot of factors that contribute to success in a career— hard work, perseverance, and focus, to name a few. However, one underrated ingredient is self-care. Self-care involves taking care of yourself and your needs, doing things that make you happy and content. Across genders, the drive to succeed comes with several challenges—
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On November 10, beauty and fashion e-commerce platform Nykaa made waves with its public listing, as the shares rose 96% on its first day of trading. The blockbuster opening is the story of a successful start-up and an inspirational woman. Nykaa’s CEO and MD Falguni Nayar is now the wealthiest self-made woman billionaire in India,
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“Disability need not be an obstacle to success.” – Stephen Hawking People with Disabilities (PwD) include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments. They account for 2.21% of the country’s population (while the actual number is said to be higher) but make up for only 0.5% of employees working in the private sector.
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Every generation has its share of experiences that shapes attitudes and determine their traits. However, the much-discussed generation gap can be a concern at the workplace, if the older generation is pitted against younger counterparts and vice versa. Ageism, a bias or prejudice concerning one’s age, could be against young and old ones alike. Like,
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At SNC-Lavalin, we are always looking for new ways to improve our delivery to our clients in a sustainable manner by encouraging a culture based on collaboration and care. In 2019, when we were charting a road map, weaving in diversity, equity and inclusion became the most sustainable strategy to realize the business goal. By
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I often hear from gender and racially marginalized friends about how unhappy they are in their jobs. When interacting in team meetings or with supervisors, they find it hard to speak up, feel undermined, and are constantly afraid that they’ll make themselves look bad. In terms of the company culture, they feel undervalued and overworked,
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