“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt As part of the telecom industry for the last 30 years, I have found that women can thrive in the face of challenges, regardless of their professional domains. I joined

The 2024 Best of the Best (BOB) Conference, held on November 12th and 13th in Chennai, embodied its theme, #PrismofDiversity, by celebrating the convergence of diverse human identities, perspectives, and experiences. This flagship event, organized by Avtar and Seramount, brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and change-makers to explore transformative practices in Diversity, Equity, and

The Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI), an annual gender analytics exercise by Avtar and Seramount, has become a milestone in the journey towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse corporate India. The companies featured in the list across categories like Top 10, Best Companies, and Emerging Icons, apart from Most Inclusive Companies—Exemplars and

by Redeat Gebeyehu BACKGROUND: The value of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as cultural enablers that lead to better business outcomes has not yet been conclusively proven across fast-growing economies (geographies of reference include Africa, Middle East, Vietnam, Singapore, and Australia). This study conducted by Avtar aims to identify data-backed as well as anecdotal evidence

As a pioneer in the field of recruitment solutions, Avtar has witnessed the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. In this journey, we have identified several aspects that strengthen results. Here are the three boxes to tick for creating an effective recruitment strategy. Diverse Candidate Sourcing: Actively seek out diverse talent pools by engaging with professional organizations, networks, and

Empowering professionals to re-enter the workforce after a career hiatus, career returnship programs or second career programs are gaining momentum as a transformative tool for organizations and society alike. The 2023 Best Companies for Women in India Study found that 83% of the 100-Best Companies ran these programs. Evidently, there has been a rise in

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of women in the C-suite is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in driving organizational success. Beyond the imperative for gender equality, research shows that having women in top leadership positions can significantly enhance the productivity and effectiveness of an organization. We explore why women matter in

“For the first time in three decades, India has moved from a below 30% women’s participation rate to an above 30%, actually moving upto 34% rate,” Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar began her welcome address by stating a milestone fact of the recent times at the 16th edition of Segue Sessions. This milestone signifies a

They stormed bastions that were considered the forte of men. They made a mark despite the biases and stereotypes and emerged successful for the next generation of women talent to follow in their footsteps. They are the role models! Segue Sessions 2024 #PowerTheShift featured ‘Role Model Talks – Power Through: Inspire Inclusion’ comprising Madhavi Deshmukh,