Beginning one’s career journey can be scary. It can be difficult to know how to communicate issues with management, when to speak up during a meeting and get up to speed on the way that the company works. No one wants to be seen as incompetent. The lack of “know-how” and fears of failure can

Self-acceptance is the art of embracing our capabilities and limitations without criticism. Self-acceptance plays a role in diversity, equity and inclusion because we accept in others what we accept in ourselves. Self-acceptance requires work, courage, self-esteem, and a growth mindset. We thrive through connections and relationships with those closest to us to help define us

Even as offices look to resume operations in the physical workplace, sectors might want to continue work from home (WFH) culture. WFH has been able to facilitate women’s workforce participation, including people with disabilities, and ensure equitable distribution, especially in the IT industry, according to the CEO of IT Parks in Kerala, John M Thomas.

The term generational gap is about differences in perspectives between generations like Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, or iGen or Centennials, to name a few. Understanding generational differences has become critical because the goals and ambitions of every generation vary. While the older generations focus on one goal at a time, the

The past couple of years have witnessed a surge in the discussion surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), particularly in the tech industry. In 2014, many giant tech companies acknowledged the gaps and vowed to make it a public goal to increase diversity in their workforces. Since then, the DEI movement has been able to

An organization is keen on working out its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and sets out on it with zeal. However, over time the company doesn’t see the change it intended to. Sounds familiar? Despite the best of intentions and efforts, DEI goals may seem elusive and for good reasons. Here is a checklist

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unshamed conversations.” – Glenn Close, American actor. Nothing can be more relevant than the above statement, especially in today’s scenario. Mental health discussion has been shrouded in stigma for a long time. But the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the focus on mental health and

The hiring spree to manage the festive season and sales rush on e-commerce sites is turning out to be a season of opportunities for underrepresented cohorts. Recently Amazon India launched its second sort center in Chennai managed entirely by underrepresented cohorts. The team comprises women, transgender individuals, persons with disabilities, and military veterans. The initiative

Facebook recently published its 2020 Diversity metrics report. Incidentally, FB has been publishing its report since 2014 – a time when companies firmly believed that diversity metrics are purely for board rooms discussion only. The journey from just board room data to annual diversity reports is certainly a great leap, but surprisingly it didn’t take

The manufacturing sector in India is set to see more women in the workforce, with more companies coming up with programs to boost their participation. Earlier in September 2021, Ola FutureFactory made it to the news for inducting an all-women team to work in its factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. In August, Tata Steel’s West