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Work with the Leaders in Hiring for Diversity
cultural and competitive advantage.
A business is as
good as its people.
Diverse teams are
more innovative and creative
A diverse workforce enhances your company's reputation
Diverse teams lead to
better problem solving
Diverse teams better
reflect your customer base
A diverse workforce leads to better financial performance
Does your workplace still have a gaping gender gap?
Hire Women
Bridge the gender gap with the power of gender diversity
- Our team of experts use data-driven insights and proven strategies to help you build a gender-diverse team that can drive innovation and growth.
- Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for business success, and gender diversity is a key factor. At Avtar, we understand the benefits of gender diversity in the workplace, and we're committed to helping companies achieve success through inclusive hiring practices.
Hire Second- Career Women
Work with the pioneers of returning women programs in India
- A comprehensive solution for organizations looking to tap into the talent pool of experienced women returning to the workforce. Our expert team uses a carefully crafted recruitment process to identify and onboard returning women professionals who match your needs, ensuring a seamless transition and successful re-entry.
- Access a unique talent pool of experienced professionals, bringing diverse perspectives, skill sets, and years of experience to your team. Our proven success in second-career programs enables us to help you achieve your gender equity goals and drive positive change in society.
Hire Women in Leadership
Strike gender balance in the boardroom
- Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion at the executive level. Our team works with you to identify and source the best female talent in the country for leadership positions.
- Hiring women in leadership positions can have a significant impact on your business, improving team dynamics, bringing diverse perspectives and skills, and increasing female participation in decision-making. Cultivate a more equitable and diverse workplace, position your company as a leader in promoting gender balance and inclusion.
The Impact
1,10,000+
Second-Careers Impacted
75+
Organisations Engaged
30,000+
Women
Placed
If inclusivity is a prism, gender is just one side of it.
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Person with Disabilities
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Silver Generation
- Defence Veterans
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LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Hire Persons with Disabilities
Include one of the most underrepresented groups.
- Leverage an inclusive hiring practice to be more accessible and welcoming for people with disabilities. Our team will work with you to create long-term employment opportunities for this under-represented community.
- Break down stereotypes, promote acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities. Partnering with us to demonstrate your organization's commitment to building a more accessible and accepting workplace, while also tapping into a valuable pool of talent. Together, we can work towards creating a society that values and supports people of all abilities.
Hire the Silver Generation
Introduce inter-generational diversity in your business.
- A strategic, specialised hiring process that matches your needs with a wealth of experience. This initiative is designed to help you build an intergenerationally diverse team.
- When we talk about DEI, we often miss talking about the value that including older workers can create. The experience, knowledge, and perspectives they bring can create a deep differentiation.
Hire Defence Veterans
Fulfil your requirements while empowering defence veterans.
- Fulfil your recruitment needs while empowering defence veterans to transition into civilian life. With valuable qualities such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, and problem-solving skills, veterans bring a unique perspective to the workplace.
- Support those who served our country and honour their service and sacrifices. Our aim is to nurture a culture that respects and values the contribution of veterans while offering them post-military career opportunities that match their needs and requirements.
Hire LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Uphold your anti-discriminatory policies with LGBTQIA+ recruitment.
- Expand your talent pool and promote a culture of inclusion by recruiting LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our team works with you to identify qualified candidates and provide the necessary support to ensure their successful integration into your company.
- Create a world where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. Demonstrate your commitment to equality and attract top talent from a previously underrepresented group. Together, we can build a more accepting and inclusive corporate culture where everyone can thrive regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
There’s no one way to nurture diversity
in your hiring process.
That’s why Avtar brings you multiple DEI hiring solutions
Job Fairs
Partner with us to host a job fair that aligns with your DEI hiring goals and enhances your employer brand.
We can help you attract diverse candidates, showcase your company culture and values, and provide a platform for hiring managers to connect with potential candidates.
Recruitment Drives
myAvtar - Diversity Hiring Portal
As pioneers of DEI in India, Avtar offers multiple branding opportunities, topsheet candidate profiles, and a unique fitment score to help companies achieve workplace inclusivity through diversity recruitment. Register now to post jobs and access relevant candidates.
Why Avtar?
Because we have unparalleled expertise and a track record of 22 years in
delivering successful DEI-focused talent acquisition solutions.
Our experience
of catering to the requirements of
Fortune 500 companies,
balancing empathy and
sensitivity with performance.
Our frameworks & processes
are tested and proven to be
the best in the industry.
Our Ability
to find, map, and reach into
untapped talent pools of
ambitious, highly-qualified
professionals.
Trusted by over 100+ companies
Once again thank you very much for all the support, and we look forward to a long term relationship with both of you.
I truly appreciate your efforts and look forward to continuous support and a long-lasting association with Avtar.
The quick turn around from your team helped us in closing positions with women candidates who wished to return to work after a significant break.
We at MiQ are committed to Inclusion and Diversity and your partnership has definitely helped us achieve that.
Keep working hard and best of luck to your future assignment team!
Success Stories
Promoting male allyship through Men
as Allies training
Problem Statement
The client recognized the need to address gender equity in their workplace and sought our expertise to develop a comprehensive training program to engage their male colleagues in the process.
Solution Offered
Avtar designed and developed a cutting-edge training program, 'Men as Gender Advocates', specifically tailored to sensitize male colleagues and mobilize their active participation in enhancing workplace gender equity.
Activities Conducted
We conducted a two-year series of webinar sessions on gender equity, male ally behaviors and its benefits for individuals and organizations, reaching more than 15,000 people worldwide.
Outcomes Achieved
The training has equipped male colleagues with the necessary skills and knowledge to promote gender equity in the workplace, resulting in a more inclusive and productive environment for all. Gender equity has now become a staple of their cultural training calendar
Nurturing inclusive behaviors through Inclusion by
design training
Problem Statement
An MNC realized the need for interventions from Leaders and Managers to make the new organization an inclusive workplace, where all members experience the culture with a sense of belongingness and inclusion.
Solution Offered
An Inclusive Leadership intervention, which was curated to impart learnings on specific skills that can be applied at different industry verticals and can be embedded in the current work environment.
Activities Conducted
We conducted customized workshops, training sessions, and coaching programs for the management. Topics covered included unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and allyship, providing participants with the tools to create an inclusive team culture.
Outcomes Achieved
Our continue to partner with MNCs, helping them foster a more inclusive work environment, where all team members feel valued & respected. This has helped increase employee engagement, retention, & productivity.
Enhancing awareness about the LGBTQ+
Inclusion through sensitisation workshops
Problem Statement
An MNC in the automation sector recognized the need to sensitize its employees on the nuances related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Avtar was consulted to design and develop a training intervention to enable leaders and managers to create a culture of inclusion and belongingness at the workplace.
Solution Offered
Our team designed and developed a highly interactive, customized training intervention to enable leaders and managers to create a culture of inclusion and belongingness at the workplace.
Activities Conducted
Two out of three training sessions focused on understanding the business case for LGBTQ+ inclusion and creating allies. The third ‘train-the-trainers’ workshop empowered individuals to teach other employees about LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Outcomes Achieved
The training sessions helped the management understand the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the impact of unconscious workplace biases. This helped them rebrand and attract a diverse set of talent.
Building a pipeline of women leaders
through Intentional Career Pathing training
Problem Statement
The Global Delivery Services division of a major consulting organization identified a need to empower women employees in mid-career and develop a pipeline of women leaders for senior roles in multiple geographic locations, including India, China, Philippines, and Poland.
Solution Offered
A customized ICP training intervention was designed and delivered, taking into account cross-cultural differences across the various locations.
Activities Conducted
Over six months, nine virtual training sessions were held on various topics: Career Identity, Networking, Negotiation, Work-Life Integration, Collaborative Working etc. Participants also took the Career Intentionality Quotient (C-InQ) assessment to measure their career intentionality levels.
Outcomes Achieved
The ICP training intervention resulted in a 4% average increase in participants' C-InQ scores. The training empowered mid-career women employees, built their skills, and prepared them for leadership roles.
Flexible careers in the
Indian workplace
generational differences and similarities organizational growth.
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India’s Manufacturing Output Could Rise 9% if More Women Enter Workforce: World Bank
India’s manufacturing sector could grow by 9% with increased female workforce participation, according to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update. News reports quoted the report highlighting that closing gender gaps in labor force participation would yield the highest output gains in manufacturing across South Asia, followed by the services sector. The World Bank