Diversity & Inclusion: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Mar 2023

Human Resources

Dr. Ankita Singh on DEI Policy at CIGNEX

Mar 23, 2023

How to Foster Allyship at Workplace

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Diversity & Inclusion

Mar 22, 2023

Workplace Equity Vs Equality

Thanks to Shark Tank, we all are aware of the term Equity a lot more than most of us ever were. Eq...

Diversity & Inclusion

Mar 17, 2023

Challenges in Creating Inclusion and Equity in the Workplace

The current times are evolving, have evolved and we are looking forward to workplace scenarios with ...

Diversity & Inclusion

Mar 15, 2023

Challenges in Creating Inclusion and Equity in the Workplace

Work Model

Chingari announces 2-day paid monthly period leave

A video-sharing mobile app, Chingari has announced two-day paid menstruation leave per month for its female employees starting immediately. Chingari announced the new policy on 6 March. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that empowers women. The company has been promoting #GARI4NARI, a social impact initiative aimed at empowering […]

Mar 9, 2023

Work Model

Britannia to raise its women workforce to 50% by 2024

An Indian company specializing in the food industry, Britannia will raise its women’s current workforce to 50% by 2024. Britannia currently employs 41 percent of the women workforce. Additionally, the company has about 1,400 workers in its Madurai unit of which 65 percent comprise women. Britannia will be increasing the women’s workforce strength of this unit […]

Mar 6, 2023

Hiring

Flipkart grocery fulfillment center in Unnao to create thousands jobs

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace launched its third and largest grocery fulfillment center in Sarai Joga of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. The facility was inaugurated by Sh. Nand Gopal Nandi, Minister of Industries Export Promotion & NRI, Government of Uttar Pradesh. With strong connectivity to strategic locations such as Lucknow and Kanpur, the center will […]

Jan 14, 2023

Industry

TCS becomes the top employer with 35% women workforce in India

According to a survey conducted by Burungdy Private, a private banking business of Axis Bank and Hurun India. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has more female employees than any company in India. This is the second edition of the list, which ranks the 500 most valuable companies in India. These companies are ranked according to their value, […]

Dec 3, 2022

Survey & Report

82% employees feel that the gender pay gap exists: Survey

According to the ADP Research Institute’s People at Work 2022: A Global Workforce View report, 82% of them feel that the gender pay gap exists and it’s unfair. The report reveals that although women have been more vocal about the issue, men are not far behind. The report further shows the expectations and hopes for […]

Nov 16, 2022

Work Model

Cure.fit announces its parental-leave policy

Many companies are now providing parental leave to their employees. Now, an integrative health app, Cure.fit has announced its gender-neutral parental leave program for employees. The Tata-backed, Cure.fit program will also include non-binary parents. Curefit has holistic health offerings across physical fitness and workouts, healthy food, and mental well-being. The company currently employees employs about […]

Nov 7, 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s representation on Indian Boards has tripled in 10 years

EY released its report on ‘Diversity in the Boardroom: progress and the way forward‘ highlighting its findings on the representation of women on Indian boards and emphasizing the actions organizations must take to increase gender diversity. During 2013- 2022, India made significant and rapid progress in increasing women’s representation on boards from 6% in 2013 to 18% […]

Oct 18, 2022

Work Model

WeWork announces 10-day break to Prioritize Mental Health and Well-Being

A provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces, WeWork has announced an extended break for its employees in India on the occasion of Diwali. WeWork has introduced a 10-day break for employees. The company said it wants to prioritize the mental health and well-being of its employees. WeWork already offers 10 days […]

Oct 10, 2022

Industry

Meesho announces 11-day Reset & Recharge break

Meesho, India’s fastest-growing internet commerce company, has announced an 11-day companywide break from October 22, 2022, to November 1, 2022, for the second year in a row. Called Reset and Recharge, this industry-first initiative will allow Meeshoites to completely unplug from work and prioritize their mental well-being after the busy festive sale period. With a […]

Sep 21, 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

CoinSwitch upgrades LGBTQ+ benefits for employees

India’s largest crypto investing company, CoinSwitch has enhanced its LGBTQ+ benefits with financial support for gender reassignment surgery. The company’s best-in-class insurance policy also covers same-sex partners. According to company, the policy will reimburse medical costs up to Rs 2 lakh. The benefit is an addition to the pre-existing initiative aimed at driving better inclusivity within […]

Sep 16, 2022

Industry

Tata Steel hosts QUEERious contest for LGBTQIA+ students

Tata Steel QUEERious contest is a first-of-its-kind case study competition in India, which aims to enable students from the LGBTQIA+ community to participate in the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ in the corporate world, by sharing a plethora of ideas and bringing new perspectives of inclusion in the workplace. QUEERious is a one-of-its-kind platform that offers opportunities […]

Sep 5, 2022

Appointments

Netflix appoints Madhumitha Venkataraman as Head- D&I

Madhumitha Venkataraman joins Netflix as Head of Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, currently, she leads the Inclusion and Diversity for Netflix in India and is part of the global inclusion strategy team. Madhumitha comes with over 17 years of experience, before joining Netflix, she was working as the founder and partner of Diversity Dialogues […]

Aug 7, 2022