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Updated on: Jun 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

How to Foster LGBTQ Employee Experiences in the Workplace

Jun 30, 2023

Why LGBTQ Employees Need Allies in the Workplace

I was recently watching a Hindi film titled Badhaai Do on Netflix where both the protagonists were...

Diversity & Inclusion

Jun 29, 2023

Latest news: Why LGBTQ Employees Need Allies in the Workplace - SightsIn Plus

How HR leaders are spearheading the quest for LGBTQ inclusion

Inclusivity as Currency HR Leaders Spearheading the Quest for LGBTQ Employees Integration in the W...

Diversity & Inclusion

Jun 28, 2023

Latest news: How HR leaders are spearheading the quest for LGBTQ inclusion - SightsIn Plus

Transgender Inclusion at Work Creating a Supportive Environment

The Importance of Authentic Self-Expression for Transgender Individuals Authentic self-expression is...

Diversity & Inclusion

Jun 27, 2023

Latest news: Transgender Inclusion at Work Creating a Supportive Environment - SightsIn Plus

Prevention of Sexual Harassment(POSH)

Serious Lapses in Implementation of PoSH Act- Supreme Court

Last month, The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment, flagged “serious lapses” and “uncertainty” in the implementation of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, and issued a slew of Directions to Strengthen the PoSH Act. The Supreme Court said it is disquieting to note that there are serious lapses in the […]

Jun 25, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

Building an Equitable LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace

Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community, I feel a part of this organization’s developmental journey where I help in bringing a space of collaboration and understanding to exhibit more essential components of employee morale, productivity, and essentially more respect and dignity at the workplace. While we talk of building an LGBTQ-inclusive workplace, we must […]

Jun 22, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

Cummins India offers support for gender reassignment surgery to employees

Cummins India, a leading power solutions technology provider, announced Gender Reassignment Surgery (GRS) support for its employees. Through the Cummins GRS support, employees who have decided to transition to their self-identifying gender, will receive financial assistance for their surgery. As the world celebrates the Pride month, Cummins India stands as a beacon of support to […]

Jun 21, 2023

Prevention of Sexual Harassment(POSH)

TCS saw a significant rise in sexual harassment complaints in FY23

According to media reports, IT giant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw a significant increase in sexual harassment complaints in FY 2022-23. There have been 49 cases of sexual harassment filed in FY23. Reportedly, there have been 36 complaints in FY 2021-22. Additionally, at the end of FY 2022-23 there were eight unresolved cases compared to 16 […]

Jun 21, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

Choosing Inclusivity: Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ at Work

Choosing Inclusivity: Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ at Work It is a well-known fact that for many of us, a significant portion of our life is spent at work; research corroborates that the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Keeping this in mind, the impact of a secure, positive, and nurturing […]

Jun 20, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride Month: How Tata Steel Pioneers Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ethical behaviour and respect for the rights of all individuals are deeply ingrained in Tata Steel‘s business philosophy. As envisioned by our founder, Jamsetji Tata, we believe that a business must operate in a manner that creates value for society and respects the rights of all stakeholders. We recognise that the age-old societal norms rooted […]

Jun 19, 2023

Employee Engagement

How does Wipro make remote work engaging and rewarding?

In a recent Interview with SightsIn Plus, Saurabh Govil, Global HR Head, Wipro said, “Post the pandemic, hybrid work has become the new normal that companies have embraced, and are trying their best to keep their remote workers happy and engaged.” “At Wipro, we quickly recognized that flexibility to work from home also comes with […]

Jun 8, 2023

Culture & Behaviour

Function of Employee Experience is equal to Business Experience

The function of Employee Experience is Equal to Business Experience i.e., f(Ex)=Bx, Ex: Employee Experience, Bx: Business Experience The role of Human Resources (HR) has evolved over the years from a tactical/operational to a strategic HR business partner (HRBP). Even though the advent of AI tools like chatGPT/Google BARD may be ready to answer employees’ […]

Jun 3, 2023

Employee Engagement

Managing Multigenerational Workforce

Global HR Guru Josh Bersin in his wonderful book Irresistible, which discusses the Secrets of the World’s Most Enduring & Employee-Focused Organizations, asserts: “Irresistible companies eliminate age bias and promote generational diversity not only because it is the right thing to do but also because it significantly benefits the organization as a whole. Research shows […]

May 29, 2023

Employee Engagement

What Generation Z Expects at Workplace

Generation Z (“Gen Z”) born between 1996 and 2012 is the newest generation to enter the workforce and has unique perspectives towards the workplace. Being brought up in an era of tech-savvy environment, with exposure to diverse backgrounds at an early age, they have formed independent thinking and are highly opinioned with their approach towards […]

May 26, 2023

Employee Engagement

How Does Generation Theory Impact Employee Engagement?

In the early 2000s, Vedanta faced the aspirational task of turning around distressed PSUs inherited from the Government of India. With iconic PSUs like BALCO and HZL under our wing, we had to ensure their legacy continued while also attracting younger Generation Y and Generation Z professionals to our workforce. Two decades later, we have […]

May 24, 2023

Employee Engagement

How to Engage and Retain Gen Z at Workplace

Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is rapidly entering the workforce. As an HR professional, it is essential to understand this generation’s unique characteristics and preferences to engage and retain them in the workplace effectively. In this article, I will share strategies to foster a positive work environment and maximize the potential […]

May 23, 2023