Non-conscious or implicit bias, as the name suggests, is based on an array of factors and plays out in different forms at the workplace. This bias can impact decisions at every stage, beginning with recruitment and higher attrition if unattended. Its impact makes it imperative for leaders to understand how non-conscious bias manifests. Scientists believe

Male allies are not just mentors or guides for women at the workplace. A male ally brings about a change at the workplace by setting benchmarks and owning the responsibilities to make the workplace more inclusive and equitable. A male ally is a crucial link in bridging the gender gap at the workplace as they

“One of the programs that we are proud of is the Pay It Forward program focused on sponsoring women for success,” said Lavanya Shrinagesh, Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader, Genpact. She was speaking at The Best Practices of the 100 Best Conference (BOB). Sponsorship programs are key to the advancement

Today organizations are keen on multicultural inclusion.  However, in a geographically distributed workforce, how does this inclusion translate?  ‘DEI: A Global Kaleidoscope’, a breakout session at the recently-held Working Mother and Avtar’s ‘Best Practices of 100 Best Conference’, focused on how organizations are ensuring multicultural inclusion amid a dynamic workforce. The panel comprised Magesh Sambasivan,

When there is a stagnation in the diversity, equity, and inclusion journey, it often helps companies to take a step back and re-examine. This is what PepsiCo did when it decided to give its DEI goals the much-needed impetus by bringing about a change in the mindset. “Our journey towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The Best Practices of the 100 Best Conference by Avtar and Working Mother had power-packed sessions that highlighted the companies’ best practices on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One of the sessions highlighted the best practices from EY on Social Equity and Standard Chartered GBS on Future Workplace. The session began with EY’s Executive Director Chung

Leaders should not make assumptions on people’s behalf about what they can do, and they won’t be able to do, said Katrina Troughton, Managing Director, IBM Australia, and New Zealand. Katrina set the tone for the two-day ‘Best Practices of the 100 Best Conference by Avtar and Working Mother’, on November 18. In her opening

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel— Maya Angelou, American poet, and civil rights activist. The above quote is all the more relevant when you talk about demonstrating inclusion in the workplace. For leaders, illustrating inclusion is

On November 10, beauty and fashion e-commerce platform Nykaa made waves with its public listing, as the shares rose 96% on its first day of trading. The blockbuster opening is the story of a successful start-up and an inspirational woman. Nykaa’s CEO and MD Falguni Nayar is now the wealthiest self-made woman billionaire in India,

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are a set of important goals for organizations. They help most companies cement their positions as the best places to work. Here is a five-step guide for beginners to understand the benefits of DEI for pursuing and implementing it in their organization. Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Many think