Indian workplaces reflect a distinctive blend of ambition, structure, and human connection. Over the last 25 years, these workplaces have undergone a quiet yet significant transformation – one shaped not only by economic progress, but by changing perspectives on people, purpose, and performance. As a pioneer in workplace culture consulting, Avtar has partnered with hundreds

This International Women’s Day, it is worth looking beneath the surface to understand how inclusion is actually experienced at the workplace. Inclusion, from the outside, often appears settled. Policies are in place, commitments are articulated, and representation is tracked. Organizations can point to frameworks, initiatives, and milestones that signal intent and progress. These visible markers

ESG used to be just another three letter acronym in board room presentations; but that’s not true as Environmental, Social, and Governance factors have evolved in 2026. They are no longer regulatory checkboxes but powerful drivers of business value and investor confidence across India. The Perfect Storm: Why ESG Matters Now More Than Ever ESG

At a time when India is positioning itself as a global economic powerhouse, workplace inclusion can no longer remain a peripheral conversation. An inclusive labor ecosystem is not only a matter of social justice, but economic necessity. Across industries and geographies, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) continue to face persistent and most often, invisible barriers in

For years, ESG measurement had been a challenge with inconsistent data, manual work, and reporting what is available. ESG has now entered a new phase where AI and data infrastructure make the reporting a forward looking intelligent capability that informs strategy, risk and growth. AI as we all will agree does not replace human judgement

The 2025 Best of Best Conference & Awards began with an inspiring address by Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Group. Addressing the audience on the first day of the conference, Dr. Saundarya set the tone for the conference themed ‘Unbox Inclusion: Because the Future is Human,’ she also shared insights from Avtar’s benchmarking study

At the Best of Best Conference & Awards 2025, Neelam Naiksatam, Director – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Human Resources, CGI APAC, shared CGI’s journey as a Learning Partner, focused on strengthening women’s representation in leadership. For CGI, a global organization with 94,000 employees, their journey towards a gender-balanced leadership began with a

At Genpact, inclusion is anchored in being an equal opportunity employer, and their women leadership initiative reflects this commitment. Details of the Women’s Leadership Program was presented by Sonali Jain, Inclusion Leader, Programs, External partnerships, Genpact –APAC, at Best of Best Conference &Awards 2025. Launched in 2019, the program began with a simple whiteboard exercise: mapping

Anuradha Mishra, Senior Director – Talent, Learning & Inclusion – Marsh McLennan’s Global Capability Center, spoke on Inclusive Voices, CRG, at the 2025 Best of Best Conference & Awards. Anuradha shared a personal shift – from being a bystander to becoming a vocal leader of inclusion at Marsh McLennan, a 150-year-old global organization with nearly