Jena Ladhani, CEO, CBRE Advisory Services LLC Can you share a real example or success story where an inclusive practice led to measurable business impact, such as enhanced productivity, innovation, or employee engagement? An example that comes to mind is, during our expansion, a colleague asked “We keep growing, how do we retain the family

The Wellness Paradox  Every year, organisations announce newer wellness offerings. Meditation apps. Mental health days. Fruit baskets that appear on Mondays and vanish by Wednesday. And every year, the same organisations wonder why burnout persists and their best people leave quietly.  More investment. Less impact.  The problem is not intention. Most organisations mean well. The

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1960s, when they were first formed to create safe spaces for employees to voice concerns around racial inequality and inclusion. While their foundational purpose of driving inclusion, enabling peer support, and fostering community remains intact, ERGs today play a far more expansive role. One of their most critical

In 2006, ambition wore stilettos and silence. In 2026, it carries boundaries, Slack messages, and a refusal to apologize for either. That’s the sharpest takeaway from The Devil Wears Prada 2. The sequel doesn’t just revisit Runway—it holds up a mirror to two decades of workplace evolution. And it’s not always flattering. In 2006, the

For over two decades, Avtar Career Creators has worked closely with organizations to shape workplaces where people feel included, respected, and able to grow. This journey spanning 25 years has always been rooted in one belief: when people feel valued, they do their best work. As workplaces evolve, this belief is taking on a broader

Earth Day 2026 brings in huge reminders close to home. 2025 was a witness to extreme weather – from heatwaves and water crisis to floods and glacier retreats, the reality of climate risk is inching closer more than before. Keeping this as the background and theme for this year’s Earth Day, “Our Power, Our Planet,”

Menstrual health, traditionally, has remained outside the scope of workplace design – largely considered an individually managed matter. In recent years, however, policy conversations in India have brought menstrual wellness into sharper focus. The issue is increasingly recognized as a workplace concern linked to participation, productivity, and inclusion.  The recent observations by the Supreme Court on menstrual leave have added

Long gone are the days when career wellness was defined by stable jobs and good-enough compensation. In the era of long careers and frequent disruptions career wellness takes up a more holistic state. Individuals are now more informed, capable, and future-ready in their professional journeys. In this evolving landscape, skilling has emerged the tool of choice for sustained career wellness. Skilling

Introduction: India’s Multigenerational Workforce  India has one of the largest and most diverse workforces in the world. Today, four generations work side by side in Indian organisations – from senior leaders who began their careers before the economic liberalisation to young Gen Z employees entering the digital and hybrid workplace  These generations include:  Each generation have grown up in

Megha is a mid-level manager in a growing corporate firm in India. During team meetings, she often notices gaps in project plans and potential risks. However, she hesitates to speak up. In the past, colleagues who questioned decisions were labelled “negative” or “difficult”. Over time, because of this norm, Megha chooses silence over contribution. Mistakes