The fact that workplaces have become more inclusive than ever is undeniable. But there is still a long way to go before people from the underrepresented groups feel safe and are seen. Alongside the people of color, and women in the workforce, who still face bias and discrimination, the struggles of transwomen in the workplace

As an organization, we are particular about performance, as much as we are keen on their well-being. While we have incentives and perks for high-performing staff, we would like to have a holistic approach that doesn’t obsess over performance alone—not at the cost of their mental and physical health. How do we balance both from

In the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, we must remember that it is not about offering special treatment but about instilling belongingness. He was new to the office- the recent hire everyone was talking about. They called him a ‘diversity hire’. He felt glad he could work without hassle while still identifying as

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI is an essential mantra today. While they come together—each has an individual and definitive role. In a workplace, if you have to identify each in action, here is how they would look. We look at three different strands to know how D, E, and I function separately. Scene 1:

Here are 5 ways to action a DEI plan with real impact. A leading financial institution had all its C-suite members brainstorming for a path-breaking plan that could give them a competitive advantage in the market. However, all felt that the ideas were already tried and tested, and ‘out of the box thinking’ was missing.

LGBTQIA+ people do not fit the stereotypes that people have of them. They cannot be identified on the basis of mannerisms or physical characteristics. People who are lesbian, gay or bisexual come in as many different shapes, colours and sizes as do people who are heterosexual. Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are different from one

LGBTQ+ inclusion is fast becoming a priority for organizations all over the world. Creating such inclusive workplaces is not only the right thing to do but also has a strong business case. LGBTQ+ is an umbrella term that includes lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transpersons, and queer people. The plus sign indicates that more sexualities can feature

It is important for organizations to visualize what diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) will look like at the workplaces to determine the approach. Walking into a room that only consists of one gender and doing the best to understand their jokes! Waiting anxiously to be invited to be a part of those casual conversations. Wanting

We often see organizations narrowing the scope of caregiving in their policies to childcare. However, a holistic approach, considering different types of caregiving is the need of the hour, as it boosts retention and productivity of employees, enabling business growth and success. According to reports, caregiving is a crucial reason for women leaving the workforce,

Here is how each of us can be an ally to address sexual harassment and assault In response to pervasive sexual abuse scandals in several industries and workspaces, many movements led by a coalition of people with lived experiences of sexual harassment such as #Me too and #Times up workplace equality initiative have addressed the