INCLUSIVE CULTURE
Inclusion of Taiwan in Laos Govt's visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists gives false impression: Taiwan's Foreign Ministry
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 for up to 15 days as part of a group tour. MoFA expressed concerns that Laos' collaboration with China undermines Taiwan's sovereignty and international standing, emphasising that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other.
SLBCs can play effective role in financial inclusion by better coordination with govt, NGOs: RBI DG
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, and promoting digital financial literacy. Swaminathan urged SLBCs to bridge the gap between financial services and underserved communities, fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Diversity skills are key to thriving in globalised modern workspaces
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 importance of diversity skills in the workplace.
Beyond the paycheck: What employees look for and how employers can fix hiring gaps
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 most challenges. Many employees in India and Asia Pacific prioritize flexibility and career progression. Ageism is evident, especially in sectors like Insurance.
Eid-ul-Adha 2024: PM Modi extends greetings to Maldives President Mizzu, emphasises values of 'sacrifice' and 'brotherhood'
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, following President Muizzu's demand for the complete withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives. India withdrew its troops ahead of the deadline set by Muizzu, indicating efforts to mend ties. The invitation to Muizzu for PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony reflects India's Neighbourhood First policy, aiming to strengthen regional ties. Despite recent tensions, India continues its efforts to maintain a close relationship with the Maldives.
Becoming a future CHRO: Navigating the path to HR leadership excellence
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) plays a crucial role in managing human capital and leading HR functions in organisations.
Cultural intelligence: A key skill for freshers to thrive in a diverse workspace
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 understanding.
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.
Down with autocratic Anglo autocorrects!
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 'Vivekamunand' or 'vindaloo'. All names should be treated equally, but software biases often show through. The campaign found that thousands of names were autocorrected in 2021 alone. Non-Anglophone name-holders are urged to unite against this 'correctional' tyranny.
Initiatives on track to increase women’s participation across levels, say 54% Indian employers – much above global average of 46%
Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey
This Delhi museum is designed for visitors with visual impairment
The Anubhav gallery in Delhi's National Museum contains tactile replicas of museum displays for visitors with visual impairment.
Meet Seera: Saudi Arabia's all-women psychedelic rock band that is challenging conservatism with music
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 shift in Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape. Fusing traditional Arabic melodies with modern psychedelia, Seera's music reflects newfound freedoms for women. Their journey mirrors the country's evolving attitudes, inspired by reforms under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Focus on inclusion; representation will follow, says Balaji Sreenivasan, EVP-HR, Colgate-Palmolive India
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 Caregiver Policy. They introduce the Workplace Inclusivity Policy, gender-neutral primary caregiver leave, and benefits for people with disabilities (PwDs).
India Inc embraces gender-neutral parental leave policies for inclusive work environment
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 leave programs. Expert Mansee Singhal emphasizes economic benefits for organizations.
Jeopardy! New Pop Culture Spin-Off: Streaming, topics, how to audition & more
"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 to groom LGBTQIA+ talent for careers in banking
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 fresh graduates and professionals up to 5 years of experience. The bank emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to foster innovation and leverage talent diversity. This follows Axis Bank's previous efforts to support the LGBTQIA+ community, including offering joint accounts and insurance products.
Indians more confident of adapting to tech innovations at work than other nationalities: Indeed
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 Inc bats for IPL to boost team bonding; cos hold match screenings, quiz games to create inclusive work culture
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 create an inclusive work culture. HR heads at Per Annum and Lendbox, Noise, Urban Company, Dream11, Olyv, and Lendbox are organizing match screenings in offices.
Barbie turns 65: Exploring a journey of diversity and inclusivity
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, reflecting a more inclusive world. Despite criticisms in the past, Barbie has embraced change and cultural shifts, becoming a fashion icon and inspiring generations.
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