Meenakshi Chhillar, Head of India HR Gainsight, shares strategic moves that enable organizations to create a diversity in leadership, as she emphasizes the importance of targeted women leadership development programs and mentorship.
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by Keshav Prasad Development can be a double-edged sword. While it brings benefits like improved infrastructure and economic opportunities, it can also displace people and harm the environment. Therefore, development projects must be undertaken with due regard to the interests and rights of the communities affected by them. This requires a sound regulatory framework that
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Here’s how to navigate it. The path to ESG excellence can be rewarding, but navigating the ever-changing landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria can feel complex. Why ESG matters? Today’s stakeholders – investors, customers, employees, and communities – value ethical conduct and sustainability. Businesses need to go beyond ESG buzzwords and demonstrate a
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In the current business environment, the significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) elements extends beyond mere trendy terms. They are essential components for enterprises, regardless of the sector, scale or geography they operate. But how do you take your ESG goals from aspiration to action? Alignment is key! Aligning your business goals to the
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of women in the C-suite is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in driving organizational success. Beyond the imperative for gender equality, research shows that having women in top leadership positions can significantly enhance the productivity and effectiveness of an organization. We explore why women matter in
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Today both DEI and ESG are important aspects for businesses. However, they are not isolated and are deeply linked, points out Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group. In a paper published in the Human Resource Management and Labour Relations Journal by TISS, Dr Saundarya illustrates the inextricable link in the Indian context, presenting a strong
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In recent years, the push for greater gender diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields has gained significant traction. As we approach the International Day for Women and with Girls in STEM being marked on February 11th, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of empowering and supporting women in these critical sectors.
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The Interim Budget presented on February 1 focused on poor, women, youth, and farmers as four key pillars. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who presented the sixth budget of her tenure in the Parliament, underscored inclusivity in her hour-long budget presentation. With a slew of programs across the pillars, here are some aspects focused on women
Interim Budget 2024: Here is What it Has for Nari Read More »
Women constitute just 14% of entrepreneurs, managing 20% of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among 58.5 million enterprises. Highlighting the proportion of women entrepreneurs, the article by CNBC TV18 highlighted data from the State of India’s Livelihood Report by Access Publications that said that though the country contributed 3.09% to industrial output and employed
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Improved mobility can improve women’s workforce participation from 4 per cent -6.9 percent, according to a new study. The report by Uber and Oxford Economics is based on a survey of Uber riders from five Indian cities – Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The report revealed that access to mobility can increase the women
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