Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are a set of important goals for organizations. They help most companies cement their positions as the best places to work. Here is a five-step guide for beginners to understand the benefits of DEI for pursuing and implementing it in their organization. Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Many think […]
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Even countries where gender parity is a norm don’t have wives earning as much as their husbands, according to a study by the Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. The data was collated by a non-profit organization, the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS). The report studied data between 1973 and 2016 across 2.85
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As a global society, we are becoming more diverse in all aspects. Integrating, acknowledging, and valuing everyone make a difference. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become a significant organizational initiative across industries. Research and data reports have time and again proved the benefits of DEI in organizations and for employees. From nurturing a positive
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With women candidates set to take the National Defence Academy exams in November, the army has taken its first step towards gender equality, according to Indian Army Chief General MM Narvane. He added that India getting a woman army chief was now a possibility. “As we open the portals of the NDA for women cadets,
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The restaurant industry is turning out to be a model industry for inclusion, with more eateries engaging people with hearing and speech disabilities. With a boost in opportunities for people with disabilities, the food industry has shown that intentionality and innovation are the only requisites for creating opportunities. The restaurant industry has been at the
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, is an essential mantra for any business. Studies have shown the multiple benefits of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. It not just welcomes and celebrates differences but also enables bringing the best out of them. Eventually, it benefits the business, attracting the best of talent. Here is demystifying
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Women in leadership and diversity rigor see an upward trend, as per the 2021 BCWI-MICI report by Avtar. Avtar in association with Working Mother (now Seramount) recently announced the results of the 2021 edition of the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) and the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI). The study, which has over
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A report by Standard Chartered Bank and the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) has found out that the financial services sector needs policies to address menopause in women to retain them in the workforce. Menopause, which marks the end of the menstrual cycle, comes with varying physical and psychological impact on women undergoing it. The
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Beginning one’s career journey can be scary. It can be difficult to know how to communicate issues with management, when to speak up during a meeting and get up to speed on the way that the company works. No one wants to be seen as incompetent. The lack of “know-how” and fears of failure can
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The Northeastern states in India have more women occupying managerial positions, finds the latest report on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released recently. States like Meghalaya (34.1%), Sikkim (33.5%), and Mizoram (33.3%) are leading the list, followed by Andhra and Punjab at 32.3% and 32.1%, respectively. The trend also shows that rural parts of the
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