At the Avtar & Seramount Best of the Best Conference themed #PrismofDiversity, Vaishali Phatak, Global Head, Diversity and Inclusion, Tech Mahindra, discussed the need for deliberate action to boost women’s representation in top management. Vaishali Phatak started her career as a shop-floor manager and has over the years witnessed the evolution of diversity in the

The Best of the Best (BoB) Conference hosted by Avtar & Seramount every year, sees leaders, HR professionals, and DEI practitioners from across India coming together to discuss innovative practices in DEI. BoB 2024 was no different. Featuring various panel discussions, the conference threw light on different DEI themes – from navigating intersectionality and ensuring

It all began two decades ago when I embarked on a fulfilling journey within the HR industry. I started with the BPO industry, where I focused on Talent Acquisition, before transitioning to the telecom field and Total Rewards. This shift led me to Ericsson in 2013 – in the pivotal role of leading the Total

by Amita Kasbekar In recent years, India has witnessed significant strides towards greater inclusivity and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. The landmark judgment in 2018, which decriminalized Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, marked a pivotal moment in the country’s journey towards equality. However, legal victories alone are insufficient to dismantle deeply entrenched social

The corporate landscape in India, as in many parts of the world, is evolving, with an increasing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. However, women still face significant challenges in ascending to senior leadership positions. Power is a maligned, misused and often misunderstood word. However, power is vital for life

Four women sat around a table and shared stories. There were three things they had in common. One, they were all young mothers once. Two, they were and still are employed women holding leadership and change-making positions. Three, when they rejoined work post-maternity break, they debated if their colleagues showed a caring or condescending attitude

There are a few things that have to be experienced to be believed or understood. Work culture is one such component. Culture can enable teams and organization to perform better through innovation, teamwork, and creativity accelerated by diversity and inclusion.  So, what is work culture? Work culture comprises the organization’s vision and the attitudes, beliefs,

At a time when everyone is deliberating ways to bridge the yawning gender gap at the leadership level, another barrier must be addressed simultaneously. Tropes or stereotypes about women in leadership are something that organizations and women aspiring for advancement should be wary of.  Last year, the Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey in

Let me start with a question: Does it matter to you whether others like you? Odds are that your answer is a ‘yes’ (mine is too) though you may not like to admit it. Most of us want others to have favourable perceptions of us. However, the degree of this longing may vary from one