Diversity & Inclusion: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Mar 2022

Thought Leader

Deborah Wilkes on Empowering Human Resources in

Mar 14, 2022

Wipro GE Healthcare to open all women manufacturing plant in Bengaluru

Wipro GE Healthcare said on Monday that a new manufacturing plant in Bengaluru will be managed entir...

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Mar 8, 2022

Wipro GE Healthcare to open all women manufacturing plant in Bengaluru

Mindtree hires woman professionals under Returnship Program, apply here

On the occasion of International womens day, Mindtree, an IT services provider company announces ...

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Mar 8, 2022

Mindtree hires woman professionals under Returnship Program, apply here

Gender diversity is improving at a faster pace across Indias top IT firms

According to reports, a diverse workforce can capture a greater share of the consumer market. Fortun...

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Mar 5, 2022

Gender diversity is improving at a faster pace across Indias top IT firms

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ABB India introduces a Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Program for staff

ABB India has announced a gender-neutral and inclusive parental program recognizing the need for both parents to be present with their newborns or a new adoptive child under 3 years of age. The inclusive approach, one of the firsts in the Indian manufacturing sector, extends similar benefits to LGBTQ couples and co-habiting partners, adoptive, and […]

Mar 4, 2022

Appointments

Pernod Ricard appoints Zainab Patel as Head-D&I, India

Pernod Ricard India has announced the appointment of Zainab Patel, a Transgender Woman as Head- Diversity & Inclusion. Prior to this, Zainab was associated with KPMG India as Director- Inclusion & Diversity. An out and proud Transgender woman, Zainab is a results-driven inclusion and diversity catalyst with a promising record of developing and operationalizing strategies […]

Feb 18, 2022

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TCS, HCL, Wipro… are included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Bloomberg has announced that 418 companies representing a combined market capitalization of USD16 Trillion and headquartered in 45 countries and regions are included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The seven Indian companies such as Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Firstsource Solutions, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and WNS Holdings are included in […]

Feb 8, 2022

C-Suite Move

United Nations appoints TCS veteran as Chief of Diversity & Engagement

United Nations appoints TCS veteran Jennifer Stanzl as Chief of Diversity & Engagement. In her most recent role, Jennifer was working with Tata Consultancy Services as Head of Talent Management and DEI UK&I. Sharing her appointment on Social Media, Jennifer said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief of Diversity […]

Jan 27, 2022

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Diversity in any organization works only with inclusion- Unilever COO

Diversity in any organization drives many benefits like innovation and growth but it works only when there is an inclusive culture, Unilever COO Nitin Paranjpe said on Thursday. Diversity works with inclusion, and Unilever wants to be a beacon in this area as ”we believe it will be a driver of business growth for us”, Paranjpe said in his inaugural keynote address at […]

Nov 29, 2021

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Axis Bank Diversity Charter to Empower Employees, Clients

Axis Bank Limited, Indian banking, and financial services company has announced several HR measures, policies, and practices that are favourable for its customers and employees from the LGBTQIA community. The company’s efforts are aiming to encourage “diversity, equity, and inclusion” in its work environment. Axis Bank said in a statement that its policies will ensure […]

Sep 7, 2021

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Facebook records 38.2% increase in people of colour as leaders

San Francisco, Facebook said that it has achieved a 38.2 per cent increase in Black leaders due to strong recruiting and increased focus on retaining top talent across the company in the last one year. Facebook said that it will continue striving for an overall 30 per cent increase in representation of people of colour in the […]

Jul 19, 2021

Diversity & Inclusion

Siddhartha Shah, Chief Diversity Officer, Tata Steel on “An Unfinished Job”

It is now almost three years since homosexuality has been decriminalised in India. On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India passed the landmark judgement that rendered Section 377 (of the Indian Penal Code) as unconstitutional as it infringed on the fundamental rights of autonomy, intimacy, and identity, thus legalising homosexuality in the country. This […]

Jun 29, 2021

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Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. On its 2021 rankings of Top Companies, LinkedIn ranked Cognizant #2 in India. LinkedIn said that the Top Companies are investing in employee success, career development, and […]

May 3, 2021

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Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals

Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals Today, IT services major Cognizant has announced a 12-week paid ‘Returnship Programme’ for technology professionals wanting to restart their careers. Announcing the Returnship Programme Rajesh Nambiar, chairman, and MD, Cognizant India said, “A break in a professional’s career can give an opportunity to reflect, find areas of focus, and return stronger […]

Mar 30, 2021

Jobs

KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’

KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’ Reinforcing its commitment towards gender & ability parity, KFC India today announced the KFC Kshamata program – a focused effort towards driving 2X Empowerment by 2024. Taking forward the brand’s global Diversity & Inclusion agenda, KFC India aims to bridge the gender and ability […]

Mar 26, 2021

Diversity & Inclusion

How JLL drives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in workplace

Case Study: How JLL drives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in workplace Diversity & Inclusion is at the center of everything that we do. As a Firm, we have taken significant steps not just to project ourselves but imbibe, follow and preach the advantages of diversity and an inclusion-friendly working environment. We accept, appreciate, and celebrate […]

Mar 23, 2021