It has been a decade since Avtar (in partnership with US based Seramount) introduced the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) study, to corporate India. In its extremely successful 10-year run, BCWI has inspired several inclusion benchmarks, influenced policy changes and catalyzed cultural transformation across India Inc. This article is a walk down this

Avtar & Seramount’s Best of Best Conference & Awards 2025 received extensive media coverage across leading publications. The landmark event marked the 10th edition of the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) Study, celebrating a decade of data-driven insights that have shaped India’s inclusion landscape. The conference featured thought-provoking panel discussions, immersive breakout sessions, and

Understanding non-conscious bias is not just a matter of psychology, but a matter of equity. Uncovering these biases, we open the door to building workplaces that are not only fair but truly inclusive. The brain is a quick, efficient and rather mysterious organ, with astonishing competencies we are just slowly uncovering. It is a wonder

Mandatory ESG reporting frameworks such as the CSRD in Europe, SEC climate rules in the US, and BRSR in India have transformed compliance from a checkbox exercise into a complex data management challenge. Companies now integrate disparate systems and supply chains never designed for this scrutiny to achieve the needs. For Indian exporters, international customers

October 10 of every year is a reminder that mental health is the fundamental aspect of how we live, recover and build. This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day is throwing a spotlight on the often-overlooked reality – access to mental healthcare in times of emergencies and catastrophes. For the 1.46 billion people

Every workplace starts and ends with the communication cycle; but for those with hearing and speech disabilities, the conversations barely happen. The World Health Organization report states that about 63 million people in India have significant hearing loss and rely on ISL – Indian Sign Language – to connect and communicate. When sign language is

The 2nd edition of the myAvtar Career Conference (MACC) 2025 was held on August 30 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru. The event drew more than 3,000 registrations and welcomed over 1,000 participants onsite, including corporate leaders, HR professionals, academicians, entrepreneurs, and career aspirants. A key highlight was the launch of the Why We Work

Role of Culture, capability and Governance in Sustainability Execution In today’s business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are now becoming “must-haves’ from being “nice to haves” for sustainable business success. While many organizations excel at creating ESG strategies and publishing sustainability reports, the real challenge lies in executing these initiatives effectively. The gap

In a thought-provoking conversation on transforming workplace culture, Ankit Jhamb, Chief Learning Officer at Grant Thornton Bharat, and Sheetal Sharma, Associate Director, People and Culture, reflect on what it takes to unfreeze legacy mindsets and build an inclusive, high-performing organization. With Sheetal’s hands-on experience in shaping DEI-led engagement and Ankit’s cross-industry cultural exposure, the dialogue

Culture is the DNA of every organization and when leaders set the tone, it becomes an intangible aspect attracting people. This was the core conversation in the podcast series – Culture Café, presented by Avtar Group and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). This candid conversation between Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group and Giridhar GV,