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Updated on: Mar 2023
Infosys Foundation to Bolster Women Empowerment in India
Industry

Infosys Foundation to Bolster Women Empowerment in India

Mar 9, 2023

International Womens Day empowering women in the workplace

This International Womens Day, PwC shared the voices of women from around the world through researc...

Industry
Mar 9, 2023
International Womens Day empowering women in the workplace

PG Indias Saksham program empowers women at Goa plant

Ahead of International Womens Day, Procter amp Gamble PampG India was bestowed with the ...

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Mar 7, 2023
PG Indias Saksham program empowers women at Goa plant

Tata Power promotes e-learning in Jamshedpur, to upskill females

Spearheading technology-driven learning in Jamshedpur, Tata Power, Indias largest integrated ...

Industry
Jan 19, 2023
Tata Power promotes e-learning in Jamshedpur, to upskill females
Mahindra Logistics on-boards women e-bike riders
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Mahindra Logistics on-boards women e-bike riders

Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL), one of India’s leading providers of integrated logistics and mobility solutions, is committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in its workforce. MLL announced that it has partnered with women e-bike riders for its last-mile deliveries to achieve true equality. The initiative aims to bring about a significant change in the […]

Jan 14, 2023
Corporates focus on gender diversity, to hire more women in 2023
Industry

Corporates focus on gender diversity, to hire more women in 2023

Corporate India has been hiring women professionals focusing on gender diversity. It is expected that companies will hire more women in 2023. According to a survey conducted by Burgundy 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 […]

Jan 4, 2023
Godrej Capital launches SheRises
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Godrej Capital launches SheRises

To further enhance its efforts to be a more diverse and inclusive organisation while ensuring equality across its workforce, Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Group, launched SheRises, the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG). Launched in November 2020, Godrej Capital has been aggressively expanding its operations, nearly doubling its employee base from […]

Nov 30, 2022
Google to empower women-led start-ups with Karnataka Govt
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Google to empower women-led start-ups with Karnataka Govt

An American multinational technology company, Google, and the Karnataka government have signed an MoU. The MOU aims to empower women-led start-ups as well as upskill underserved youth, in collaboration with the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS). C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Higher Education, IT, BT, Science and Technology and Skill Development, Government of Karnataka said, […]

Nov 19, 2022
82% employees feel that the gender pay gap exists: Survey
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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
Dell launches Solar Community Hubs, Opportunities for Youth & Women
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Dell launches Solar Community Hubs, Opportunities for Youth & Women

An American multinational technology company, Dell Technologies has announced the launch of its new digital inclusion program in India. Solar Community Hubs are solar-powered internet center that connects community members to the digital world. Dell Technologies, together with its nonprofit partner Computer Aid International and like-minded contributors, will be opening Solar Community Hubs across the globe. […]

Nov 9, 2022
Microsoft to skill 45,000 women, and underserved youth in 3 years
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Microsoft to skill 45,000 women, and underserved youth in 3 years

Microsoft announced the expansion of its CyberShikshaa program in association with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Tata STRIVE, and ICT Academy. In the next three years, the program aspires to reach 45,000 women and underserved youth with technical skills for careers in cybersecurity and provide internships or job opportunities for 10,000 learners. More […]

Oct 28, 2022
Women’s representation on Indian Boards has tripled in 10 years
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
O4S launches its ‘Career Relaunch 2.0’ program – for women employees
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O4S launches its ‘Career Relaunch 2.0’ program – for women employees

O4S, a supply chain SaaS start-up, launched its program ‘Career Relaunch 2.0’, an Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) initiative designed to help women on a sabbatical to make an easy transition back into the corporate world. The program aims to help them re-launch their career after a break, supporting them in re-gaining their rigour. As part […]

Jan 11, 2022