Inclusion brings diverse perspectives, sparks new ideas and inspires innovation, says executive
All around the world, there are fewer women than men in technology fields. While history has shown that a lack of diversity limits one’s way of thinking, there appears to be a paradigm shift taking place in major tech companies.
At Cisco, the conversation has moved to making the workplace a more inclusive place for women to advance their careers.
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As Anupam Trehan, Director, People and Communities, Cisco India & SAARC, points out, “The need to have diverse representation in the workplace supported by an inclusive culture is no longer an option but a business imperative across all industries.”
At Cisco, inclusion and collaboration is charting the future growth story. “We see inclusion as a bridge,” Trehan told BusinessLine, “a way to connect diverse perspectives, spark new ideas, explore new possibilities, and inspire innovation”.
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
