NetApp Appoints Pamela Hennard as Chief DEI Officer
Pamela Hennard who has served as the Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, NetApp, will foster the company DEI initiatives across the organization
Is S the Blindspot in ESG?
Yesterday evening marked a major milestone for WriteCanvas and ASSOCHAM. Having released the synopsis of research report Is S the Blindspot in ESG? In June, we released the detailed survey.
Gender equality in India progressing; Social Norms, Safety Concerns Persist: UN
India’s progress towards gender equality has improved through increased investments and women’s leadership, but social norms, workforce participation, and safety measures remain obstacles
Drive mind-set change for effective DEI Implementation
They debated the missing links and emphasized the significance of the policy push for DEI to progress further.
Are women really safe at the workplace?
India faces increasing concerns about women’s safety due to rising incidents of harassment, violence, and rape. A main concern is workplace safety.
Inclusive Workforce Must be the Norm
As per a recent report, 40 percent of women face discrimination at work. Is an inclusive workforce a distant dream?
DEI Weighs High, But Shunted by Corporates?
The trend is in contrast to DEI reports by market analysis and advisory companies, despite the lack of consolidated data on the issue
MSME, DEI, Youth: Three Focus Areas of Budget 2024
The MSME sector in India has received a green boost in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh Union Budget for 2024-25
Businesses Must Promote Inclusive Workforce: Survey
An inclusive workforce can change the dynamics of an organization says a recently published WriteCanvas-ASSOCHAM South survey
ASSOCHAM Webinar on World Environment Day
ASSOCHAM South has on-boarded WriteCanvas to host a webinar titled: Leading the Way: Driving Environmental Innovation, on June 5
Shifting sands: 5 Takeaways from Women@Work Survey
The Women@Work survey underscores the importance of GELs in boosting loyalty, productivity, and belongingness, emphasizing the need to combat gender bias.
Headwinds in Favor of Female Bonding
Globally, female bonding is gaining momentum. It is empowering women to explore new opportunities and achieve limitless growth
The Paradox of Women’s Leadership
While celebrating the increasing number of women in senior leadership positions is crucial, a more sustainable approach is needed.
India Unveils Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality
The alliance plans to launch projects in digital skill development, rural entrepreneurship, finance, women’s health security, etc
GOI’s Rs 100 Crore DEI Push for Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is investing Rs 100 crore in infrastructure projects to empower persons with disabilities
India’s Republic Day Parade Celebrated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Republic Day parade was a powerful reminder that India’s true strength lies in its diversity, especially women leading from the forefront
Cognizant Unveils Framework to Boost Tech Women Leaders
Cognizant aims to redefine current policies and programs and unify all women-centric initiatives under one roof through Shakti
How far has India fared in terms of DEI?
DEI currently presents a scenario of a glass half full or half empty. But I am certain it will be a part of our daily parlance very soon
DEI: What is prevalent, Greenwashing?
It is sad to see that greenwashing in each segment of ESG is prevalent. We have also noticed that the ‘S’ factor of ESG is the least cared for.
Schneider Electric Strengthens DEI Commitment
For DEI, It has decided to appoint 200 ITI women students of the Electrician and Electronics stream annually for its Mysuru Campus
DEI gets a New Synonym: Claudia Goldin
As Claudia Goldin takes home the Nobel this December, a million voices, mostly women, will wolf whistle for her
Supreme Court opens door for participation from lawyers with disabilities
Advocate Sara Sunny made history by participating in the Supreme Court virtual proceedings with the help of Indian Sign Language interpreter
DEI, Health on FSSAI Focus
FSSAI announced equal opportunities for women and transgender business owners; urged people to refrain from wrapping food in newspapers
India’s Women Reservation Bill: paying way for DEI?
As a sustainability warrior, I see the historic women’s reservation bill passed by the Indian Parliament on September 20, 2023 as a pave blocker for DEI.
Who is widening the gender diversity gap in India?
I have noticed that business organizations of late have started taking a strong stance in favor of diversity by promoting gender parity. The focus is on inclusion and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).The ground reality at the community level, however, is a far cry.
10 sustainability lessons from the life of Nelson Mandela
Depending on how one wants to view it, the rift between those who support and oppose climate change action, alleviating poverty and hunger, DEI, and promoting world peace and unity is growing or shrinking. As more data and statistics have become available, our understanding of the problem has expanded and more stakeholders have become involved.
How technology is helping enterprises to embrace sustainability?
Experts are emphasising the significance of sustainable business practices and the importance of sustainability in our daily lives. I want to emphasize the importance of technology.