The pandemic has tested the role and purpose of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Organizational leaders, DEI managers, and DEI advocates have done a tremendous job, rising to the challenge. They have put forth DEI above everything else to make their employees feel inclusive. Offering a panoramic view of DEI initiatives after more than a year

“Disability need not be an obstacle to success.” – Stephen Hawking People with Disabilities (PwD) include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments. They account for 2.21% of the country’s population (while the actual number is said to be higher) but make up for only 0.5% of employees working in the private sector.

Every generation has its share of experiences that shapes attitudes and determine their traits. However, the much-discussed generation gap can be a concern at the workplace, if the older generation is pitted against younger counterparts and vice versa. Ageism, a bias or prejudice concerning one’s age, could be against young and old ones alike. Like,

At SNC-Lavalin, we are always looking for new ways to improve our delivery to our clients in a sustainable manner by encouraging a culture based on collaboration and care. In 2019, when we were charting a road map, weaving in diversity, equity and inclusion became the most sustainable strategy to realize the business goal. By

I often hear from gender and racially marginalized friends about how unhappy they are in their jobs. When interacting in team meetings or with supervisors, they find it hard to speak up, feel undermined, and are constantly afraid that they’ll make themselves look bad. In terms of the company culture, they feel undervalued and overworked,

As a global society, we are becoming more diverse in all aspects. Integrating, acknowledging, and valuing everyone make a difference. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become a significant organizational initiative across industries. Research and data reports have time and again proved the benefits of DEI in organizations and for employees. From nurturing a positive

A mid-career woman on a Covid-induced break. It was a perfect combination for career hara-kiri? It seemed so till I joined Avtar. India’s premier DEI solutions firm converted a recipe of disaster into a brand new chapter in my career. For someone who dabbled in reporting and writing for over 14 years, it seemed like

Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, is an essential mantra for any business. Studies have shown the multiple benefits of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. It not just welcomes and celebrates differences but also enables bringing the best out of them. Eventually, it benefits the business, attracting the best of talent. Here is demystifying

One of the questions often asked is how mindfulness is related to equity and inclusion in an organization? To work amidst tight deadlines accompanied by a diverse workforce posing varied views and perspectives can perhaps lead to feeling stressed, scattered, and sometimes overwhelmed at work. It can bring up latent unconscious biases, poor judgments, and

Richard Branson as chief executive officer of Virgin Mobile, made it a point to speak to his employees often, ushering in a culture of active listening. Active listening is without judgment and bias and with the sole intent of understanding the query, woe, opinion, and statement, no matter how divergent they are, in an attempt