Celebrate Pride Month with Our Exciting Calendar of Events
As we step into the vibrant and empowering month of June, we are thrilled to present to you our comprehensive calendar of events for this month. Get ready to celebrate love, acceptance, and equality.
At KelpHR we believe in creating inclusive spaces that embrace diversity and foster a sense of belonging all in line with our vision of creating safe, inclusive and happy workplaces. Pride Month...
When is Pride Month in India? History of Pride Month
The celebration of Pride in India goes beyond the flamboyant Pride Parade, also known as the Gay Pride Parade. Pride month over the years has slowly taken steps to evolving as a significant occasion on the calendar that highlights the struggle for equality and justice for LGBTQ+ individuals in the country.
In India as it is across the world, Pride Month is observed in June, dedicated to...
Inclusion Matters: The Importance of Being a LGBTQ+ Ally in the Workplace
LGBTQ+ individuals may face discrimination, prejudice, and harassment in the workplace, which can negatively impact their mental health, job satisfaction, and career advancement. It is important for colleagues to be LGBTQ+ allies because creating an inclusive and supportive work environment is crucial for the well-being and productivity of all employees.
By being an LGBTQ+ ally, colleagues...
Can LGBTQ+ Persons Marry in India?
Same-Sex Marriage Hearings – A Landmark Fight for LGBTQ Rights in India
Living in contemporary times with ancient laws can be a complex and challenging experience. On one hand, these laws can provide a sense of continuity and tradition and may be deeply ingrained in cultural and religious beliefs. They may also provide a sense of stability and predictability in society.
On the other...
Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Visually Impaired Employees
Recently, Payal Kapoor; a visually impaired disability consultant was in the news for being abandoned at an airport by an Indian airline. Despite having asked for assistance which is mentioned in the DGCA Guidelines for carriage by Air for Persons with Disability / and or Persons with reduced mobility and being tagged on her boarding card as Visually impaired, Payal had a harrowing and...
Breaking Down Gender Biases: Solutions from Our Diverse Panel
For many years, gender bias against women has been a widespread global issue, and although many reforms, movements, and efforts have taken place, the urgency to combat it remains unshaken. Sure, we have come a long way. But with the number of stereotypes, judgements, and struggles that women of every generation go through, it seems as if we have barely scratched the surface. How do we deal...
5 Things To You Can Do To Empower Women In Your Life
Let’s face some hard truths. For generations, we have pigeonholed women into aspects across their behaviours, appearance, and roles in society. Poised demeanour, ideal homemaker, born to be a mother – for the longest time, this is how society has recognized women. These stereotypes are limiting and harmful, and do not reflect the full range of experiences and abilities of women.
With...
Why is Diversity Important in the Workplace?
Diversity in the workforce prevents a situation of ‘monoculture’. While a monoculture has some obvious advantages, and helps the employees relate to each other better, speak a similar language and reach decisions faster, there are some things that are sacrificed, potential that is not realised, when the workplace fails to foster diversity.
The Irish potato famine is one of the most striking...
From Compromises To Victories- Journey of Arjuna Awardee Aparna Popat
Women are going places today, crossing life-altering hurdles. Is this commendable or a classic conundrum of how women are expected to struggle and make their way through while society does the bare minimum? While that’s a subject for open interpretation, we bring you insights into a discussion with Aparna Popat, a former badminton player, recipient of the Arjuna Award, medallist in the...
From Army To Corporate and Everything In Between with Major Pallavi Shivanna
What to do when you cannot go around the world seeking adventure? You just switch from one career to another that is poles apart, and you will discover all the gems of your life. Speaking of gems, we were delighted to have interviewed one such personality who made bold life choices and turned this mere aphorism into a reality – Maj. Pallavi Shivanna (Retd), ex-army officer and VP of HR at...