E-commerce site Meesho recently announced an 11-day mental health break for its employees. Here are why such breaks are beneficial. The e-commerce site has announced a break between October 22 and November 1 as part of its initiative “Rest and Recharge” to enable employees to focus on their mental health. A study has shown that

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday stated that every woman had the right to undergo legal and safe abortion, adding that marital status was no ground to deny it. According to news reports, the court stated that unmarried women should be allowed to seek an abortion under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy

For Gen Z, it is all about the work culture, which allows them an equal footing to share ideas, thoughts, and flexibility. A series of advertisements by a renowned job site has been more than just about finding the right jobs. Loaded with humor, it captures the real-life situations that some of us would have

Be it for an organization or a specific department, toxic behaviors in the workplace means inefficiency and even attrition. For creating a thriving and opportunity-filled environment that offers a lot of space for workers to grow and advance, toxic behaviors have to be prevented or alleviated. Here are 5 red flags for leaders to look

A survey in the US has highlighted how menopause challenges women’s workforce participation and yet receives little acknowledgment and support. The ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ survey from Carrot Fertility has shown that 79% of the women surveyed say working in the menopausal phase is challenging. According to news reports, by 2025, over 1.1 billion women

Imposter syndrome at work looks like this: the lingering self-belief that a professional is unauthentic, unworthy, and inadequate at the workplace or current role. Predominantly observed amongst women professionals, this feeling of being a fraud can be a superpower for women and hiring leaders. Let’s deep dive into 5 types of Imposter Syndrome to know

Creating a space for self in the world of opportunities might feel easy to onlookers. One would only know its struggle if they have been through hardship to reach that passionate goal. Everyone will have that one story to tell— about the midnight oils burnt— for becoming what they are today. There is one thing

What determines the success of an ERG? The vision, mission, and practice. ERGs or employee resource groups play a significant role in calibrating the DEI efforts of an organization. Of course, many DEI initiatives are nice-to-haves but implementing an effective model requires good action plans and strategic roadmaps. A whopping 90% of Fortune 500 companies

Accountability is as crucial as the DEI measures undertaken. Here are four ways to ensure that. Imagine this: An organization has kicked off its DEI initiatives. Midway, they no longer have the required steam to propel the journey. Who is going to raise the red flag? And, how is the team going to be steered

Second career programs play a pivotal role in improving gender diversity in organizations. Here are 4 essential components for an ideal second career program for women. Shibani Kamalakar (name changed) has been on a career break for the last five years. However, when she went on a break, she decided to resume work soon after