A highly regarded thought leader in India, and a well-acclaimed social entrepreneur and author.
Dr. Saundarya demystifies the subject of DEI, and describes how it can be absorbed by just about everyone.
A highly regarded thought leader in India, and a well-acclaimed social entrepreneur and author.
Dr. Saundarya demystifies the subject of DEI, and describes how it can be absorbed by just about everyone.
ENRICH provides data-backed insights that help organizations measure, benchmark, and refine their workplace culture, DEI maturity, and sustainability impact.
ENABLE strengthens workplace culture by equipping employees and leaders with the skills to foster inclusive, high-trust environments.
EMBED aligns hiring strategies with organizational culture, ensuring companies attract and retain talent that aligns with their core values.
EXPERIENCE brings together workplace culture champions, industry leaders, and DEI advocates through premier summits, conferences, and networking platforms.
EXTEND expands the impact of workplace inclusion beyond individual organizations by enabling supplier diversity, SME inclusion, and industry-wide equity initiatives.
ENDOW extends Avtar’s mission beyond workplaces into communities by supporting underrepresented groups, bridging employment gaps, and empowering future talent.
The Power of Allyship: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Workplace This International Women’s Day is not just about talking about gender equity but also taking action in the form of allyship. Embracing allyship in the workplace is crucial for creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Gender equity is much talked about in most companies. With
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Chennai – IND
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Chennai – IND
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Chennai – IND
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Swati Kamat, Head of Managed Services Operate at Ericsson, sheds light on the end-to-end approach needed to not only attract the right talent among women …
Shweta Chakravorty Kansal, Head of Resource Management and Business Performance Management in Service Delivery at Ericsson, offers an intriguing perspective on the dynamics of a …
Harmeet shares insights into the foundational values that sustain inclusivity, practical strategies for embedding diversity into everyday practices, and how Ericsson measures and ensures inclusivity …
Leaders must walk the talk, especially values they wish to see in the organization. When leaders participate actively in D&I initiatives—attending training, mentoring diverse talent—they …
Meenakshi Chhillar, Head of India HR Gainsight, shares strategic moves that enable organizations to create a diversity in leadership, as she emphasizes the importance of …
We know diversity, equity, and inclusion as Western concepts. However, Rajesh Kamath, co-founder and director, Chanakya Consulting Insights, and Co-founder Chiranjeev Gurukul, traces DEI to …
Male allyship is all about voicing out support for underrepresented groups like women and role-modeling inclusion to make it an organizational culture, says Sriram P, …
A conversation between Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group and Durga Raghunath, Head of News Partnerships in India at Google. Google and Kantar’s study on …
Women heading educational institutions play a monumental role as they influence several aspects — from shaping the career ambitions of girls to instilling career intentionality …
It is present at any level and across industries. Non-conscious bias or pre-conceived notions or beliefs, however, can be detrimental to an organization’s culture and …
Princy Goel, Engineering Manager, Xperi., has tapped into career intentionality and focus to make a mark in the world of STEM. Engaged in delivering integrated …
Balneet Birah, Head of Human Resources (People & Culture), cloudEQ, discusses how people define culture, the challenges in shaping employee experience, and the highs.
Kannan Hariharan, Chief Strategist – Culture & Belongingness, Avtar Group, explains how inclusion drives diversity and equity, with belongingness driven by emotion. Avtar The Power …
Narelle Burke, CHRO APAC Insights, and for Global Consulting, Kantar, talks about the multiple and different effects of DEI on people and the organization.
Urvashi Verma, Head of Talent Acquisition, XPERI, speaks on how an LGBTQ+ ally should be prepared for continuous learning for a consistent approach towards allyship.
Shanta Vallury Gandhi, a DEI expert, says while gender inclusion in India Inc has come a long way, there is a lot left to be …
On International Day of Sign Languages, Nabamita Banerjee, Director – Partner (Human) Resources, Tata Starbucks, talks about the organization’s efforts to engage with signing partners …
Suman Mitra, Head – Human Resources & Administration (Glass Business), Saint Gobain India, talks about how manufacturing sector has begun taking strides in gender diversity. …
Creating an inclusive society is an ongoing process, says Ketan Kapoor B, D&I HR Consultant, Siemens India & Associate Director (Consultant), Rangam Consultant INC, adding …
In our Pride Month special, Alok Kulhar, Head of Talent Acquisition and Campus Hiring, India and Poland, AXA XL, a division of AXA, talks about the status of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace, why it should rise above tokenism, and the roadmap for India Inc.
Parul Dhir, Director, Human Resources, Acuity Knowledge Partners, discusses optimizing DEI goals and how the DEI agenda has been an integral part of their business strategies.
Jaya Virwani, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Ethics Leader at EY Global Delivery Services, talks about EY’s journey in the DEI landscape, offering glimpses into the practices that were implemented even before DEI became a discussed topic in the corporate space.
DEI route to improve women’s participation. With the Union Budget 2022 giving a fillip to MSME, Anuradha Kanchi, Principal Strategist, Audits and Assessments, Avtar Group, talks about the role the sector can play in improving women’s workforce participation.
Sriram P, Chief Strategist, DEI Transformation, Avtar Group, talks about how women have stormed into the male bastion with their new recipe for the growth of the industry.
Dr Nandini Murali, Principal Strategist, Intersectional Diversity, Mental Health, Avtar Group, discusses how India Inc has amplified conversations about mental health at the workplace, and why there is a need for different approaches to cater to a diverse workforce.
Amita Kasbekar, Principal Strategist, LGBTQ Practice, Avtar, talks about how three years after the reading down of Sec 377 by the Supreme Court, LGBTQ+ inclusion in India Inc has become a reality. She discusses the best practices in industries and the road ahead.
Bhavani Balasubramanian, Chief Strategist, Diversity Assessment, Avtar, talks about scope of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, the current status of application of these strategies, the challenges, and the road ahead.
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