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Navigating Economic Horizons: Budget 2024 Unveils Hopes for Industry and Employee Prosperity

India Employer Forum January 18, 2024

As the nation eagerly awaits the unveiling of Budget 2024, the stakes are high for both industries and employees, who anticipate a strategic roadmap that will foster growth and address the challenges posed by the evolving economic landscape. The budget is not merely a financial document; it’s a visionary statement that sets the tone for […]

Driving Self-Reliance and Economic Inclusion: The Imperative of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

India Employer Forum January 15, 2024

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the pursuit of self-reliance and economic inclusion has taken centre stage. As nations strive for sustainability and growth, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) has emerged as a critical catalyst for achieving these ambitious goals. DE&I encompasses a broad spectrum of initiatives aimed at creating fair and inclusive environments […]

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More Reservation, More Rights: TN Transcommunity Spearheads the Drive for Diversity and Inclusion

India Employer Forum June 23, 2023

In recent years, the global movement for diversity and inclusion has gained significant momentum, emphasising the importance of equal rights and opportunities for all. Recognising the need for affirmative action, the transgender community in Tamil Nadu has been at the forefront of advocating for more reservations and rights, empowering individuals and fostering a more inclusive […]

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‘Technology and Connectivity has Changed the Way We Work and the Way We Live’

India Employer Forum December 10, 2022

Rachna Mukherjee, CHRO, Schneider Electric – India & South Asia speaks to India Employer Forum about workforce engagement, DE&I, employee wellbeing, and the changing world of work. Q. Tell us about your illustrious professional journey? I started my journey with a degree in electrical and electronics engineering from BITS Pilani. I worked in technical roles […]

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HR’s Guide to Equity and Equality

India Employer Forum October 18, 2022

Equity and equality are terms often used interchangeably; however, they are two different concepts. Simply put, equality is treating everyone the same under the organisation’s existing work culture irrespective of age, gender, race, etc. Equity is knowing that workforce members come to work each day with specific support or resource requirements that need accommodating before […]

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Ways Leadership Can Influence Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

India Employer Forum October 11, 2022

A study published in a leading news daily revealed that over 39% of employers believe that workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives in Indian workplaces are disappointing. According to an Indeed.com survey, a whopping 73% of employees in India prefer to work for companies that actively promote inclusive activities. Unfortunately, only 21% of the companies participating […]

‘How Do You Align All Your Business Processes to Your Culture or Your Values is the Most Critical Piece’

India Employer Forum July 25, 2022

Sunitha Lal, CHRO, Ather Energy, in a conversation with India Employer Forum on how organisations have to disproportionately focus on culture, diversity, inclusion, belongingness and equity, that’s the future of organisations. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. In the last 20 years at least, I have seen so much change in the HR industry. […]

Intersections Between DEI and Mental Health

India Employer Forum June 22, 2022

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out across the world, mental health issues especially related to the pandemic became highlighted and have had a lasting impact on the population. May is recognized as the month of Mental Health, meaning many conversations came up and still dominate several candid discussions. However, there are some aspects that […]

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Hiring Older Workers: Are We Missing Out On Knowledge Wealth?

India Employer Forum May 9, 2022

Unlike in the US, India is yet to constitute a law protecting older workers from age-related discrimination. With startups booming in India, companies prefer to invest in young and new talents rather than hiring older workers, thus missing out on the wealth of knowledge. Presently, the average age of retirement is between 60-62 years in […]

Diversity And Inclusion Can Help Firms Get Talent

India Employer Forum March 11, 2022

The modern workforce is more about quality of living than anything else. Workers today focus more on the kind of opportunities that their employer offers them, how their employer helps them pursue their passion, and what their organization does for the greater good of society. Success for millennials doesn’t necessarily have to do with money […]

How Diversity And Inclusion Can Enrich Work Culture In India

India Employer Forum November 30, 2021

Indian corporates embraced the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) gradually but amiably as it progressed through the business world. Although the idea of DEI in the west is slightly different from that in India, several organizations relaxed their norms to promote inclusive hiring and culture proactively. Women are now occupying top chairs, and […]

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Want To Miss Nothing? Bring In Neurodiverse Talent

India Employer Forum September 29, 2021

If variety spices up life, neurodiverse talent is the equivalent answer to the hiring manager. No organization wants to hire the same batch of workers over and over – all equally good at the same thing, all equally bad at the same thing. Neurodiverse talent – who are these people? It is easy to see […]

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