Communication is all about establishing human connections— from enabling people to grow, get inspired, and contribute wholeheartedly to an organization’s growth story. Apart from conveying the necessary information or providing access to resources, communication binds the different teams in an organization. Therefore, communication is the fulcrum for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Here are four

‘Equal, Yet Different: Career Catalysts for the Professional Woman’ by Anita Bhogle is a compendium of factors influencing women’s workforce participation in India. Picture this: groups of men and women working alongside, and it looks like they are an equal division. But not quite! While they seek higher education and opportunities and make inroads into

Pronoun identity is gaining attention as workplaces become more diverse and inclusive. People are extra-careful in addressing others – be it a colleague, stakeholder, or client. It is a matter of concern and confusion in today’s millennial workplace, where people have their preferred identities. It is essential for inclusive organizations to solve the pronoun confusion. As

The emotional quotient has a substantial role in organizational transformation because diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI is about improving employee relationships through human values. EQ, also known as emotional intelligence, is the ability to manage emotions in positive ways to listen actively, relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and manage conflicts

Diversity has become an overarching term. While it covers different strands or different segments, organizations should be mindful of the four categories that determine the approach towards diversity, equity and inclusion. Internal diversity: The category sums up the different strands of diversity— age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. It comprises the attributes of the workforce,

If organizations are keen on the diversity of thoughts, different approaches to work, innovation, and creativity, neurodiversity could be the answer for achieving them all. When organizations embark on their DEI journey they aim at low-hanging fruit. In other words, most organizations approach diversity and inclusion sequentially: gender this year or in the next two

“The business case for diversity is clear. More women at the table mean better decision-making.” “Having a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to greater financial impact.” These are a few of the many used workplace diversity cases. However, new research has found startling information on how linking diversity to direct business benefits is not necessary

2022 has been the year of hybrid work across companies, and a growing number of them are rethinking the concept of office. E-commerce giant Amazon is pausing the work in its towers at offices across the United States to factor in the long-term needs of its workforce that is hybrid. According to news reports, the

Leaders need to strive for inclusion by design coupled with essential qualities We, humans, have an innate need to belong, and the same is true when we are in the workplace. The world, while undergoing unprecedented changes over the past few years, has given rise to myriad problems at the workplace – lack of a

A recent report from WEF on the gender pay gap reveals worrying results for India. Gender Pay Gap has acquired multiple definitions over the years. It has transitioned from being the norm to a noticeable crisis. The United Nations has tagged it as #StoptheRobbery in its campaign, underlining that women earn 77 cents for every