Diversity & Inclusion: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jan 2025
Incorporating diversity and inclusion into employee benefits
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Incorporating diversity and inclusion into employee benefits

Organisations globally acknowledge the significance of diversity, Equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in enhancing employee welfare in the demanding labour market. The absence of a sense of belonging and inclusivity are primary contributors to talent turnover. Over the past decade, the workforce mindset has undergone a significant shift, with employees now evaluating various factors, including DE&I […]

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ASSOCHAM 5th D&I Excellence Awards and Conclave 2024
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ASSOCHAM 5th D&I Excellence Awards and Conclave 2024

The recently concluded ASSOCHAM 5th Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards and Conclave 2024 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Chief Guest Delina Khongdup, Member of the National Commission for Women (NCW), delivered a powerful address emphasizing the need for sustained efforts […]

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Standard Chartered Introduces Disability Benefits for Employees
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Standard Chartered Introduces Disability Benefits for Employees

In a groundbreaking move, Standard Chartered Bank, India, has launched a financial-assistance initiative aimed at supporting employees with physical disabilities. This initiative marks a significant milestone within the Group, demonstrating the bank’s commitment to enhancing inclusivity and improving workforce participation among underrepresented talent groups. The Initiative The primary objective of this initiative is to empower individuals […]

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Google India Inclusion Journey; Insights from the 2024 DEI
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Google India Inclusion Journey; Insights from the 2024 DEI

In a significant milestone, Google India has demonstrated its commitment to disability inclusion by participating in the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI). Shraddhanjali Rao, Head – Human Resources at Google India, shared her enthusiasm, stating, “Even the smallest victories can ignite big dreams. Inclusion is not merely a checkbox; it’s an ongoing journey marked by […]

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RateGain celebrates Pride Month with a new LGBTQIA+ Hiring Initiative
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RateGain celebrates Pride Month with a new LGBTQIA+ Hiring Initiative

RateGain is thrilled to celebrate Pride Month with a series of engaging and meaningful activities that underscore its unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a testament to its ethos, RateGain is proud to announce a significant initiative to actively hire individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community. This effort is in collaboration with Pride Circle and […]

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Capgemini emphasizes Pride Month as more than mere dates
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Capgemini emphasizes Pride Month as more than mere dates

Like its global counterparts, Capgemini in India celebrates Pride Month with various initiatives and activities aimed at supporting and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. The company promotes policies that support LGBTQ+ rights and often conducts training and awareness programs to educate employees about LGBTQ+ issues and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Recently, Aarti Srivastava, Chief […]

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Comprehensive Insights on Diversity and Gender Parity in India
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Comprehensive Insights on Diversity and Gender Parity in India

New research conducted by ManpowerGroup India has unveiled the state of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives across Industries and levels within the Organization. Information Technology (IT) sector (58%) leads the way in strengthening their Diversity ratio, closely followed by Healthcare and Life Sciences sector (54%) and Financials and Real Estate sector (54%) whereas […]

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Delhivery launched an all-women hub in Rajasthan’s Sikar
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Delhivery launched an all-women hub in Rajasthan’s Sikar

Delhivery, India’s largest fully integrated logistics service provider, has launched its second all-women’s hub in Sikar, Rajasthan, reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company announced on Wednesday. This follows soon after the Moga facility in Punjab was successfully transformed into a 100% female-managed center in March of this year. At Sikar, women […]

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Colgate-Palmolive India Implements Disability Inclusivity Policy
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Colgate-Palmolive India Implements Disability Inclusivity Policy

A leading global organization, Colgate-Palmolive India has announced that the company has implemented a new Disability Inclusivity Policy. Colgate-Palmolive India has introduced its Workplace Inclusivity (WIN) Policy, specifically designed for persons with disabilities (PwD). This policy extends benefits to employees and their children falling under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category holding a valid Permanent Disability […]

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Fostering Cultural Diversity for Inclusive, Thriving Workplace
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Fostering Cultural Diversity for Inclusive, Thriving Workplace

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word diversity? For most, it’s women. Unfortunately, in many places, the discussion about diversity starts and ends with women but there are many types of diversity. Internal Diversity Internal diversity refers to characteristics that are inherent to a person. External Diversity External […]

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The Diversity Mosaic of India
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The Diversity Mosaic of India

Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, India can unleash its full potential and build a more just and inclusive society for all. The recent years have witnessed the discourse surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), having gained significant momentum worldwide. India is not far behind and has made significant strides in the dynamic of being a […]

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Top 5 Ways to Foster Inclusion at Workplaces
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Top 5 Ways to Foster Inclusion at Workplaces

Top 5 Ways to Foster Inclusion: Creating Workplaces that Work for Everyone A few weeks ago, I came across a thought-provoking survey response to a Quantum Workplace survey, where employees were asked to complete the following sentence: “When it comes to diversity and inclusion strategies, my immediate manager is…….” 45% of employees believed their immediate managers are […]

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