How Is India Inc Addressing Gender Disparities and Promoting Equality at Work?

India Inc Rushes to Right Gender Wrongs - The Economic Times

India Inc is making a conscious effort to address gender disparities within the workplace. Recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion, many companies are implementing initiatives to promote gender equality and empower women in leadership roles. From mentorship programs to gender-neutral recruitment processes, organizations are taking steps to create a more inclusive work environment.

By championing gender diversity, companies not only enhance their corporate social responsibility but also improve overall business performance. Studies have shown that gender-balanced teams are more innovative and productive, leading to better decision-making and financial results. Embracing diversity is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic business move in today's competitive landscape.

While progress has been made, there is still much work to be done to achieve true gender equality in the workplace. It is crucial for companies to continue pushing for change and creating a culture that values and supports diversity at all levels. By fostering an inclusive environment, India Inc can pave the way for a more equitable and thriving future for all employees.

Predators are everywhere. At the workplace, we have better chances to hold them accountable. Thank you for sharing this article. Sandhya did brilliant work by putting the best practices together.

Hope more and more firms come up with what they are doing in order to prevent harassment. If you have read this thread, please share what measures have been implemented in your firm and how they are helping. Thanks in anticipation. Regards

In the wake of recent incidents, we have been encouraged to voice our concerns. Otherwise, so far, we have been surviving as runners, out-running predators everywhere. Incidents in the beginning may seem negligible as we are accustomed to such bullying, be it stalking on the streets or malls, or even bullying over the phone with blank calls and weird messages. We either out-run or resolve it with a threat of a police complaint.

The same holds true for a work environment. Most of us might have ignored so many advances made towards us that now we don't even notice it. Brushing such behavior under the carpet only paves the way for more significant harassment cases. Being immune or blinded is either mistaken as acceptance or escalates to the next level of bullying. Here's an old case dating back three years, where almost all of us asked her to change jobs, as we had little faith in fighting back.

How to deal with a boss who is a womanizer

Back then, even I suggested the lady change jobs as soon as possible. It was easier to rationalize frequent job changes than to confront an official high up in the hierarchy!

I hope things are handled differently now.

Whistleblower Consequences After Vishakha Committee Actions

Here's a case on what happens to the whistleblower after the Vishakha Committee acts.

AS Rjajrajan: Chennai: A manager, who acted on a complaint of sexual harassment against a company boss, is sacked and jobless. Link to the source article

I see a fundamental issue here. What is meant by Sati Savitrihood? What is this individual trying to say by asking, "Can Sati Savitrihood and career go together?" Does he mean that women can't be both at the same time?

Moreover, what about this expectation from a woman being Sati Savitri? Which century are we living in? Didn't this comment bother anyone? Or is it just me?

P.S. I'm not a woman, just a (somewhat) young man trying to gauge and sometimes getting miffed by comments regarding women, especially on this forum.

Questioning Gender Expectations in the Corporate World

"Sati Savitri" indeed bothers me as a 21st-century woman. I want to ask, if it's expected for a woman to be "Sati Savitri," then what should we call men who actually harass women in corporate settings or anywhere else? Today's woman can be both traditional and modern, and is much more aware of how to deal with any kind of nuisance in the corporate world.

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