Diversity & Inclusion: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2020

Diversity & Inclusion

Fidelity Intl rolls out an equal parental leave for all staff

Jun 27, 2020

A High-Impact Inclusion and Diversity Program

Why Diversity and Inclusion Has Become a Business Priority With all the press we read about diversit...

Diversity & Inclusion

Mar 17, 2020

Latest news: A High-Impact Inclusion and Diversity Program - SightsIn Plus

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages launched Key initiatives

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has launched unique policy initiatives on Womens Day Maternity Suppor...

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Mar 11, 2020

Latest news: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages launched Key initiatives - SightsIn Plus

Tapping into advanced technologies to improve womens health

In thenbspWorld Health Organization WHO commended Indianbspfor its progress towards achie...

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Mar 3, 2020

Latest news: Tapping into advanced technologies to improve womens health - SightsIn Plus

Diversity & Inclusion

Key Diversity & Inclusion Trends in 2020 and the Best Practices at JLL

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) has been evolving and changing over the years in response to the changes in demographics and the evolving socioeconomic structures. It, therefore, becomes important for Organisations to stay current on D&I trends which have a pivotal impact on the workplace. “At JLL, D&I is a strategic imperative for the way we […]

Jan 15, 2020

Diversity & Inclusion

LGBT as part of the workforce? The focus is shifting in 2020

According to a 2015 report by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and Biz Divas, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm, as many as 98% of companies surveyed said that they have not taken any concrete steps to make their workplace lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)-friendly—or hire people from the community. The report called “Inclusion in India Inc.” surveyed 21 companies—15 multinationals […]

Dec 27, 2019

Diversity & Inclusion

A UK based finance company introduces 9 months’ equal Parental Leave on full pay

Standard Life Aberdeen Plc has introduced nine months of full paid parental leave for all new mothers and fathers. In total, parents will be able to take 52 weeks in up to three separate blocks over two years in a way that suits the employee. The new policy, which comes into force on 1 January 2020, will […]

Nov 2, 2019

Culture & Behaviour

Women in Leadership and Perceptual Barriers

‘Women representation at Board level in Fortune 100 increased from ~19% in 2011 to 25% 2017’ ‘Deliberate targets by organizations, as high as 25-30 % in senior bands by 2020’ Above indicate that we are clearly making shifts in positive direction. But just the fact that we have to take deliberate targets of, not even […]

May 1, 2019

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Top Five Diversity and Inclusion Trends in 2019

Travelling is a key enabler to the work that I do and most often I find myself in and out of airports at the vaguest of hours. But of course, I do end up meeting interesting strangers as we strike a conversation around the future of Jet Airways or the pollution in Delhi and casually […]

Apr 30, 2019

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity at the Workplace–The Role of HR

Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) is a business imperative today. Simply put – it is the representation of an organization’s culture where people from different demographics come together to seamlessly deliver to the organization’s vision and mission. While doing that, they are equipped with a feeling of equality and empowered to be their authentic selves. “Over […]

Apr 17, 2019

Diversity & Inclusion

Rendezvous with Madhu Srivastava on Talent Strategy and HR Practices, Vedanta Resources

In an exclusive conversation, we are privileged to have Madhu Srivastava, for detailed discussion on Vedanta’s Talent Strategy and HR Practices. Madhu is Group CHRO, Vedanta Resources Inc. She has been part of the Vedanta Group for 6 years now and in her earlier role; she was the CHRO for Cairn Oil & Gas business […]

Mar 13, 2019

Culture & Behaviour

Four Steps to Build an Inclusive & Productive Workplace Culture

This festive week, I was planning to upgrade my television to smart TV and my friends suggested to check out the online deals. Being a fan of amazon online, the app kept tempting me with the uber expensive new iphone as well. Similarly, Netflix keeps suggesting my genre of Sci Fi movies and all the […]

Dec 19, 2018

Culture & Behaviour

Pride in Diversity: Creating an LGBT-inclusive workplace in India

Brilliance isn’t born out of conformity. Ample studies show that ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ is good for business. For a diverse nation like India, the workforce must be reflective of the society. Sexual orientation is a personal matter and not a Workplace issue. HR policies are foundations of any workplace and set the tone for building […]

Nov 6, 2018

Culture & Behaviour

Key Challenges- Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace

Diversity is empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin. Each individual in an organization brings with them a diverse set of perspectives, work and life experiences, as well as religious and cultural differences. One prominent example of Diversity […]

Aug 28, 2018

Diversity & Inclusion

How to be Inclusive

Do you remember when you were a fresh grad and everything was black or white? You were sure of yourself and quick to censure those who fell below your high standards. Then life taught you a thing or two about yourself. That you have defaulted on the very values you were all high and mighty […]

Jul 24, 2018

Business

Model of Gender Equality at Brandix

In an exclusive interaction with SightsIn, we have Ranga Ranmadugala, Chief Executive Officer of Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited – Essentials, She is significantly one of the first female Directors to be appointed to the Board of Brandix Apparels Limited. While playing a pivotal role in steering the company in a strategic direction, Ranga embodies the […]

Jul 2, 2018