In the relentless march towards progress and productivity, businesses and organizations often tout their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). And rightly so – fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces is not just a trend; it’s a moral and economic imperative. But in the laudable pursuit of DEI, there is an equally vital dimension that

Jaya Varma Sinha recently assumed charge as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, becoming the first woman to hold this position. Her appointment is a turning point in the 166-year history of Indian Railways and the Railway Board. With over 35 years of service in the railways, Jaya is from the 1986 batch

Time and again, discussions around pay gap have emphasized that women are not good at negotiating pay. However, a new study has busted it and points out that stereotypes about women’s negotiation skills may hurt the cause of pay equity. Contrary to popular belief, professional women now report negotiating their salaries more often than men

A recently-published research has established the link between gender disparities and fewer women PhD students turning into inventors. The study found how women’s capacity to innovate and make a breakthrough remains undervalued. The research by MIT Sloan School of Management and Copenhagen Business School investigated the training of PhD students aimed at understanding the pipeline

In a dynamic collaboration with the French Industrial Group, Avtar’s Enable Team embarked on a mission to create meaningful impact. The minutes of an insightful discussion paved the way for a tailored Non-Conscious Bias sensitization module.  The anticipated participants included N-2 level leaders-50 individuals per session. The leaders spanned diverse roles, from Plant Heads and

The successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 at the moon’s South Pole on August 23 became a moment of pride for every Indian. The feat is monumental for space and women’s workforce, especially in STEM. From Dr Ritu Karidhal, who is the mission director of India’s lunar odyssey to Kalpana K, deputy director of the project,

The pharma sector, which had a low representation of women, is taking strides towards gender diversity and inclusion. While several efforts are being taken, second-career hiring is a powerful solution for improving women’s representation in the sector. A recent report by Mercer has indicated that of the 49.5 million-strong workforce in the sector, only 11% are

In a recent collaboration with a distinguished healthcare organization, Avtar’s Enable Team embarked on a transformative journey to create lasting change. Understanding the organization’s goals and leveraging our expertise, we conceptualized an all-encompassing PwD (People with Disabilities) sensitization program. After insightful discussions with the healthcare organization, the focus emerged: developing a PwD sensitization initiative for

This sounds right and normal to some of us. Taking time off work to spend it completing pending tasks in one go! The tactic helps enable a fresh mind and slate to begin the new set of tasks or the tasks moved to the back burner to prioritize the list of urgent deliverables. What is

A new research on productivity levels has proven what we have known thus far! Fridays are the worst days as most errors were reported on this day in the afternoons. The research by Texas A&M University tracked the computers of 789 in-office workers at an energy company for two years. The study measured typing speed,