INCLUSIVE CULTURE

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) criticised Laos' visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists, stating it falsely implies Taiwan is part of China. The program, valid from July 1 - December 31, allows Chinese nationals to visit Laos visa-free...

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J emphasized the crucial role of State Level Bankers' Committees (SLBCs) in advancing financial inclusion. He highlighted their potential for better coordination with governments and NGOs, effective credit planning, a...

Employers seek individuals with diversity skills to promote inclusivity. Freshers must cultivate and leverage diversity skills. Diversity skills involve managing different people harmoniously. Sonica Aron and Piyali Bandopadhyay emphasize the import...

The changing work culture is causing a gap between employer and employee expectations in hiring and retention. Companies struggle with mismatched salary expectations, required skills, and cultural fit issues. Nonprofits and FMCG companies face the m...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid Al-Adha wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, highlighting the festival's values of sacrifice, compassion, and brotherhood. This gesture comes amid strained relations between the two nations, foll...

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) plays a crucial role in managing human capital and leading HR functions in organisations.

Employees need to cultivate cultural intelligence to thrive in a globalized work environment. Freshers can develop CI through cultural immersion, online resources, and self-awareness, crucial for navigating diverse workplaces with empathy and unders...

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.

The modern horror story is autocorrect, which often mocks non-Anglophonic names. The 'I am not a typo' campaign in Britain demands technology to be more inclusive and aware of diverse names. Names like Vivekananda should not be autocorrected to 'Viv...

Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey

The Anubhav gallery in Delhi's National Museum contains tactile replicas of museum displays for visitors with visual impairment.

Seera, an all-women psychedelic rock band in Saudi Arabia, is breaking cultural barriers and redefining artistic expression in a traditionally conservative society. Led by vocalist Nora, their recent performance in Riyadh symbolized a significant sh...

Companies focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for societal change and business benefits. Balaji Sreenivasan of Colgate-Palmolive India highlights authentic representation, an inclusive work environment, and the extended Supportive Caregi...

India Inc revamps parental leave policies to support changing family structures and foster inclusion. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive and Hindustan Unilever introduce gender-neutral initiatives. Volvo Group and Standard Chartered enhance parental l...

"Pop Culture Jeopardy," is designed to honor those whose expertise lies more in pop culture trivia than in academic subjects. The announcement of "Pop Culture Jeopardy" came to light during Amazon's recent presentation on May 14, 2024.

Axis Bank has introduced the ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’ talent acquisition programme to recruit individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community across India for careers in banking. The initiative focuses on skills-based hiring, offering equal opportunities to fre...

India's workforce expects tech role shifts, with confidence in adaptation. Tomorrow's World report discusses AI impact. Survey highlights high tech optimism and focus on generative AI, diversity, and equity policies.

India's IPL fervour has led to organizations like Milagrow, Manipal Hospitals, Olyv, Lendbox, and Revfin bringing the tournament's excitement to the workplace. These initiatives aim to boost team morale, nurture employees' interests beyond work, and...

Barbie, the iconic doll, celebrates her 65th anniversary with a remarkable evolution towards diversity and inclusivity. Originally modelled after a Eurocentric beauty ideal, Barbie now comes in various skin tones, body shapes, and hairstyles, reflec...