Decoding the Gender Pay Gap in India
In the daily grind of work life, there’s a hush-hush topic that’s been around forever, quietly affecting women in the workplace – the gender pay gap. It’s not just about the money, it’s about unequal treatment rooted in age-old beliefs. The trend of not hiring more women or giving them equal pay is fuelled by patriarchy, lack of education, and old-fashioned prejudices....
How to Deal with Workplace Situationships?
By Meenakshi Vuppuluri & Sannati More
What do you do if you see your colleague on a dating app? What if they mention their sexual orientation, which is not something you knew? Do you right swipe your office crush on a dating app? With the current influx of new-age dating practices, which are also widely common in terms of all the dating app usage, new understanding towards workplace...
A Comprehensive Guide to Combat Caste Discrimination in Corporates
By Meenakshi Vuppuluri
The spring of 2022 witnessed a significant awakening in the tech world when Thenmozhi Soundararajan, a Dalit rights advocate, faced discrimination for her scheduled talk on caste at Google News. This incident brought to light the pervasive issue of caste-based discrimination within corporate environments, challenging the notion that it is confined to rural India. Recent...
The Crucial Role of Empowering Women to Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
By Akshaya Rajaraman
In the pursuit of a more just and equitable society, it is imperative to recognize the paramount importance of empowering women to vocalize their experiences of sexual harassment. From early childhood to the workplace, women have been subjected to various forms of harassment, ranging from explicit demands for sexual favors to unwarranted explicit communications.The...
Same-Sex Marriage Judgement: Understanding the Impact on Workplaces and Society in India
By Meenakshi Vuppuluri
In recent times, the Indian legal landscape has undergone a significant transformation concerning same-sex marriages. A ground-breaking judgment recently delivered by the Honorable Supreme Court of India has sparked crucial debates surrounding the definition of ‘Indian’ and the rights of queer individuals to lead lives in harmony with societal norms.
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Fostering LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Checklist
By Meenakshi Vuppuluri
As the nation eagerly anticipates the verdict on same-sex marriages, we’re here to guide you on how to create an inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA+ individuals, regardless of the outcome of the judgment. In a country where queer individuals are still fighting for visibility and safety, it’s crucial that we take the lead in building a more inclusive society,...
The Role of HR in Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Human Resources (HR) function is a support function that interacts and engages with every vertical in an organization. Although HR might not have the primary responsibility of investigating or resolving complaints, its support function involves strategic influence, skillful navigation of workplace dynamics, and maintaining a delicate equilibrium between employees and management....
The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Rights and Sexual Harassment Prevention
Pride month is celebrated to recognize the struggles and achievements of people from the LGBTQ+ community while simultaneously spreading awareness on the struggles and triumphs of the community. With companies capitalizing on this agenda, by making their goods and services fit the theme of rainbow colours, it has lent some truth to the allyship of these organisations. However, the larger...
How to Promote Healthy Boundaries and Respectful Communication in the Workplace
Drawing from my own experiences as a team member and individual contributor, I want to share about the pivotal role that healthy boundaries and respectful communication play in shaping a positive workplace culture. I have worked in places where hustle culture was glorified, and competition was more important than connection or collaboration. I have also been fortunate to experience workplaces...
Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: Meet Kanmani – Part 2
Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: Meet Kanmani, the Resilient Transwoman Lawyer Paving the Path for Change
Part 2 – Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Persons
(This article is a continuation to Kanmani’s interview with KelpHR on transgender identities and their existence. Read part 1 here)
The term “horizontal reservation” refers to giving other groups of...