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Recent studies of organizational satisfaction reveal that employees stay in organizations that synergize with their value system. They also emphasize the need for belongingness and psychological safety. To foster such an environment, an organization should ensure employees feel included and heard within their teams. However, some employees often feel excluded because of the actions of their...

By Meenakshi Vuppuluri I woke up today, loving my job. I clocked in, embracing our hybrid work model that offers the best of both worlds. On days when I venture into the office, my morning ritual involves contemplating my outfit. I cherish the creative freedom our office allows, encouraging unique semi-formal attire that reflects the diverse personalities within the team. The metro, albeit a...

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to reach the 2nd floor of a building but lacked a staircase to do so? Have you ever experienced being asked to use a toilet seat above your height that you can’t even sit? Have you been asked to understand a series of instructions in a language you don’t know? Such struggles are experienced by disabled individuals in inaccessible...

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...

BY VANDANA VALE The foundation of an organization’s culture and values lies in the vision of its leaders. While diversity is emphasized, it is crucial to consider how to foster an inclusive environment once individuals are a part of the organization. This involves ensuring that everyone feels acknowledged, comfortable, and welcomed. Similar to attending a party, inclusive corporate...

After much deliberation, the BU Head of the Healthcare division hired Merlyn – a Data Analyst to take over the non-core, transactional activities of the Delivery Managers (DMs). In doing so, he earned himself Diversity brownie points, for Merlyn was from an underrepresented group that MNCs like theirs encouraged hiring. The DMs were happy to offload non-value adding work to Merlyn and...