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LGBTQIA+ employees have a new ally at workplace in senior leaders
At companies such as GE Aerospace, IBM, LTIMindtree, Deutsche Bank, Cisco, Cummins and Thoughtworks, board members, leaders, people managers as well as teammates are driving a culture of inclusiveness so that LGBTQIA+ workers don’t feel isolated.
Colgate-Palmolive announces benefits for employees with disabilities
Colgate-Palmolive India has introduced its Workplace Inclusivity Policy for people with disabilities (PwDs) to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. The policy offers benefits such as assistive technology reimbursements and extended medical insurance coverage for employees and their children who belong to the PwD category.
Red flag: Why are so few women checking into India Inc’s C-suite?
Only 4% of exec directors at Nifty 50 are women, and across NSE-listed cos that figure drops to 3%; enabling policies needed to empower them. There is a persistent and high level of unconscious bias as well. Allyship is key. “Boys’ clubs still operate that many times do not give women the right kind of projects (that can advance them in their career) thus demotivating many women who see their juniors becoming senior and moving ahead,” said Girotra.
Cognizant unveils Shakti to boost women leadership in technology
The IT services company has partnered with industry body Nasscom to establish and prioritise best practices with a shared goal of making diversity and inclusion (D&I) a key differentiator of India's tech sector.
Inclusive Leadership Training: Fostering Diversity and Equity
Fostering diversity and equity in the workplace has become an imperative for organizations seeking to thrive. Inclusive leadership training is a powerful tool for organizations seeking to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. It empowers leaders to champion these values, resulting in a more engaged, innovative, and productive workforce.
What is the misgendering controversy surrounding Angelica Ross and Emma Roberts | All you need to know
Actress Angelica Ross, recognized for her appearances in "American Horror Story," shared her personal account of what she perceived as discrimination and transphobia involving her former co-star Emma Roberts.
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Empowering Change through Inclusive Leadership Workshops for Senior Executives
Inclusive leadership workshops for senior executives have gained prominence in today's diverse business landscape. These workshops go beyond theoretical concepts and provide practical strategies for leaders to cultivate diverse and inclusive teams.
ETPWLA 2023: Geetika Mehta wins DEI Ally of the Year Award at ETPrime Women Leadership Awards 2023
Meet Geetika Mehta, Managing Director, Hershey India, who won in the DEI Ally of the Year Award category at the ETPrime Women Leadership Awards 2023.
ETPWLA 2023: Celebrating women power at ETPrime Women Leadership Awards
The fourth edition of the prestigious ETPrime Women Leadership Awards programme culminated in a Grand Felicitation Ceremony in Mumbai on August 4. The highly-anticipated ETPWLA 2023 recognised and celebrated excellence in women leadership in business and beyond. Here are some of the highlights from the grand finale.
ETPWLA 2023: Grand Felicitation Ceremony of ETPrime Women Leadership Awards to be held on August 4
The Economic Times proudly presents the Grand Felicitation Ceremony, the highly-anticipated evening that will bring down the curtain on the fourth edition of the prestigious ETPrime Women Leadership Awards programme. Here’s all that is lined up for the grand finale of ETPWLA 2023 in Mumbai, which will celebrate exceptional women leaders, who have redefined the very essence of leadership in business and beyond.
ETPWLA 2023: Unveiling the finalists nominated for the DEI Leader of the Year Award
As the much-awaited Grand Felicitation Ceremony of the ETPrime Women Leadership Awards (ETPWLA) 2023 comes close, the Economic Times is delighted to unveil the shortlisted nominees for the DEI Ally of the Year Award. From promoting women in leadership roles to fostering diversity on the shop floor and championing inclusion to create an equitable work culture, these outstanding leaders have taken significant steps in driving organisation transformation and nurturing their allyship.
Not just Pride Month, here's how to be a better ally to your LGBTQIA+ colleagues throughout the year
Being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community requires action rather than just sharing posts on social media. One must be informed about the issues affecting the community, stay up-to-date with their struggles, and advocate for their rights. It's important to use the correct pronouns, speak up against mistreatment, and use gender-neutral language. You can participate in pride events and suggest organizing inclusive events in the workplace.
Adidas x Rich Mnisi Pride 2023 Collection: Price, release date, where to get, campaign controversy
German sportswear brand Adidas and South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi have launched an apparel collection to celebrate Pride 2023. Here’s where and at what price to buy it.
India Inc is opening up to trans rights, one hiring at a time
In addition to conducting targeted recruitment drives, companies are identifying and creating more positions for trans persons, including at the leadership level. Companies are putting in place gender-neutral measures covering washrooms, application forms as well as policies for adoption, medical and insurance.
Has political correctness ruined Hollywood?
Most art isn't this independent of its own cultural matrix.
'Devotion' movie review: A quiet tale of allyship amid heroics
The real star of 'Devotion' is Ensign Jesse Brown, the first African American to complete Navy flight training.
Corporate India is increasingly vocal about Pride Month and gender diversity but less so about caste equity
Employees have no way of escalating incidents of caste discrimination as most private firms don’t have a redressal process in place. Their codes of conduct don’t mention caste, says Christina Dhanaraj, an advisor at Smashboard, a digital platform focusing on intersectional feminism.
Intellectuals cannot write about anything without using the words ‘liminal’, ‘prescient’ and ‘timely’
The other reason is that our cocoon of caste has always normalised and naturalised prejudice, neutralised our capacity for empathy. When I was teaching at a prominent boarding school for boys, a student came up to me and said, apropos of nothing, 'Blacks are only good for two things: music and sports.'
Dictionary.com picks 'Allyship' as Word of the Year 2021
The site offers two definitions for allyship.
‘Whether hybrid or WFH model, cos must ask: Have they prepped employees to be emotionally resilient?’
The Founding CEO of White Swan Foundation said people are eager to help stressed colleagues post-Covid.
Country’s 1st LGBTQ+ workplace index is here. Keshav Suri feels it will make India Inc review diversity, hiring process
The hotelier-activist feels that IWEI will help change how queer employees are perceived.
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