A power-packed panel discussion on inclusive leadership as the key to high-performance workplaces took place at the Best of the Best Conference by Avtar & Seramount on November 13, 2025, in Chennai. The panel, moderated by Karthik Ekambaram, Chief Sales Officer, Avtar Group, boasted HR leaders such as Amit Vaish, Vice President, Human Capital &

Understanding Organizational Vitality – Unboxing Leadership by Rethinking Power, Presence, and Empathy was the core of the panel discussion at the Best of the Best Conference by Avtar & Seramount on November 12, 2025, in Chennai. This powerful discussion boasted industry leaders such as Geetha Ramaoorthi, Managing Director, KBR India; Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, InterContinental

The constant buzzing of work calls, emails and messages has become a dark reality for many. The “always-on” culture has not only set impossible expectations but is also celebrated as a sign of a good employee. The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 challenges this narrative, bringing to the forefront one of the most democratic modern-day

Micro-aggressions rarely announce themselves. They do not look like discrimination, and they seldom trigger a complaint. Instead, they appear as a “just joking” remark, a subtle question about competence, a correction in tone rather than content, or a throwaway line about someone’s background. One moment feels trivial; the accumulation is not. Over 25 years of

For years, companies have treated inclusion as something too personal to quantify. It was considered a matter of mindset, communication style and interpersonal sensitivity — important, but ultimately unmeasurable. Yet the organizations that have built the strongest cultures over the last two decades reveal a different reality: inclusion is measurable, but only when you look

Indian workplaces blend structure, ambition, and warmth. Over 25 years, these workplaces have quietly but powerfully transformed. Avtar, a pioneer in workplace culture, has partnered with hundreds of organizations and experienced this evolution first-hand. Our key learning: culture evolves as people do. This article draws on Avtar’s experience to analyze Indian workplace culture, highlighting its

ESG has evolved beyond compliance and reporting; it is becoming a powerful tool for building stronger relationships with clients and stakeholders. Organizations that understand shift are using ESG to create trust, unlock value, and forge lasting partnerships. ESG creates better conversations Traditional client relationships focused on product, price and performance and continue to be important.

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