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‘BCWI is a Beacon of Progress; offers Roadmap for Gender Diversity in India Inc’

The Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI), an annual gender analytics exercise by Avtar and Seramount, has become a milestone in the journey towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse corporate India. The companies featured in the list across categories like Top 10, Best Companies, and Emerging Icons, apart from Most Inclusive Companies—Exemplars and […]

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Circumventing the Diversity Pushback

“Avoid randomly filling up diversity quotas with inexperienced candidates, ensure you sensitize your workforce about DEI outcome, and implement simple and low-cost but effective steps like promoting allyship, and flexible work options to build inclusivity.” Read Avtar Founder-President Dr Saundarya Rajesh’s piece in Times Ascent on how to circumvent the pushback against DEI with effective

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Union Budget 2024: Emphasis on Hostels, Creches, and Skilling to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation

The Union Budget 2024-25 presented on July 23 by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the need for empowering mahila (women) alongside other sections like gareeb (poor), yuva (youth), and annadata (farmers) There are several policies and programs implemented by the Narendra Modi government demonstrating women-centricity with Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mission Shakthi, and Saksham

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The Paradigm Shift – Sustainable Practices Are Key to Success

The winds of change are sweeping across industries, and those who fail to adapt will find themselves left behind. Change is the only constant, but today’s shift is more consumer-driven and focused on responsibility. Modern consumers are not just interested in a product’s functionality; they want to know the story behind it. They seek assurance

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DEI in Growing Economies: Study Identifies Benefits

by Redeat Gebeyehu BACKGROUND: The value of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as cultural enablers that lead to better business outcomes has not yet been conclusively proven across fast-growing economies (geographies of reference include Africa, Middle East, Vietnam, Singapore, and Australia). This study conducted by Avtar aims to identify data-backed as well as anecdotal evidence

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Advance your Journey towards LGBTQ Sensitization and Inclusion

by Amita Kasbekar In recent years, India has witnessed significant strides towards greater inclusivity and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. The landmark judgment in 2018, which decriminalized Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, marked a pivotal moment in the country’s journey towards equality. However, legal victories alone are insufficient to dismantle deeply entrenched social

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Investing in tomorrow: Why professionals need ESG expertise

Businesses are increasingly making ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) a core part of their strategy. This goes beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Companies now recognize that long-term success hinges on sustainable practices, ethical leadership, and a positive impact on society and the environment. Here’s how ESG principles are reshaping the key pillars within organizations – People, Products, Operations & Financials. 

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A Three-Point Checklist for Effective Recruitment Strategy

As a pioneer in the field of recruitment solutions, Avtar has witnessed the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. In this journey, we have identified several aspects that strengthen results. Here are the three boxes to tick for creating an effective recruitment strategy. Diverse Candidate Sourcing: Actively seek out diverse talent pools by engaging with professional organizations, networks, and

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How ESG is Reshaping the Textile Industry

by Keshav Prasad According to the World Bank, the textile industry accounts for 10% of the annual global carbon emissions and 20% of industrial water pollution ranking as the second-largest polluter of clean water globally.Recent international laws demand the textile industry to strictly adhere to ESG principles, like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) implemented by the

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Win-win situation: How Second Career Programs benefit Organizations and Society

Empowering professionals to re-enter the workforce after a career hiatus, career returnship programs or second career programs are gaining momentum as a transformative tool for organizations and society alike. The 2023 Best Companies for Women in India Study found that 83% of the 100-Best Companies ran these programs. Evidently, there has been a rise in

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