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What is Mental Health? Discussing one’s health at work can be tricky. Being asked about or asking about personal information can be seen as discriminatory. Employers might have second thoughts about awarding a promotion or more responsibility to someone seen as possibly “not up to it”, and co-workers with ulterior motives could spread rumours about their peers’ performance and suitability for advancing up the ladder or keeping their current position. However, having discussions about our mental health at work is important because …
Women-Centric Legislation in India
The Pervasive Prejudice: Women’s Unequal Position in Society Constitutional Safeguards Women in the Workplace Marriage, Children, and Abuse (Sexual and Non-Sexual) Legal Reforms Women & Law A Call for Collective Action on Women's Rights in India Overview: Today, various legislation addresses social traditions and expectations that historically placed women in inferior positions. The Indian Constitution provides several safeguards for women's rights, including provisions for equality, protection from sexism, and the right to life with dignity. While progress has been made, …
Brand Activism and Authentic Solidarity
The Rise of Socially Conscious Consumers Driving Change with Purpose and Accountability In these polarizing times, many consumers are voting with their wallets, in favor of brands that are striving to make the world a better place. People are generally more willing to buy from—and invest in—companies that take a stand on social issues, whether by showing support for women’s rights, joining the rallying cry against racial injustice, or fighting climate change. Similarly, before investing in or supporting nonprofits and …
India’s Untapped Resource: How Investing in Women Can Change the Economy
Three Factors Keeping Women Out of the Workplace Investing in Women Can Lead to Overall Economic Growth Foundational Education Opportunities for Girls Educational Opportunities for Adult Women Men Closing the Gender Gap at the Workplace A Boost Beyond the Rupee Overview Women make up 48% of India's total population but only 9% of the workforce post-pandemic. A well-paying job is the ticket to independence and self-sufficiency for women in India. Investing in women can lead to overall economic growth. One …
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Tackling the Double Disadvantage Issues of Intersectionality
We all identify with a variety of inherent attributes, or characteristics, that determine how we see ourselves and how others perceive us. A single attribute rarely determines who we are, but rather a combination of several make up the whole individual. Attributes like gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, and ethnicity overlap and weave together to form our unique identities in a phenomenon known as intersectionality. Unfortunately, those attributes that make us unique are often the same attributes that can lead …
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Best Practices for Building Diversity and Inclusion into your Business
Why Diversity is Important in the Workplace Why Inclusion is Important in the Workplace The High Cost of Bias and Exclusion How to Make the Workplace Diverse and Inclusive Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace are current buzzwords, but what exactly do they mean, and why are they important to your business? If you haven’t explored your company culture lately, then this is the time to focus on Diversity and Inclusion. Diversity is usually defined as different demographics or social …
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Why Gender Equity and Diversity Matter for a Successful Business
Why Is There a Need for Change? Why Are Diverse and Inclusive Teams Still a Rarity? How Can Workplaces Foster Inclusivity? Overview: According to studies, businesses hoping to keep growing need to inculcate the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their business. Having homogenous teams leads to a loss of talent, innovation, and opportunity for growth. However, equitable teams are still a rarity because of comfort-zone practices and structural challenges. Some simple steps can begin to break through this …
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Breaking Down Barriers for Women in the Workplace: Five Ways To Start
Women in the Corporate World Five Gender Diversity Building Steps for Companies Positive Signs From Companies With Increased Women Leadership Overview Many women still find it difficult to combine careers with family. While we know women possess the skills to excel in “unconventional” roles, a shift in the mindset of the decision makers is needed to bring about change. Switching the focus to productivity and results rather than structured schedules is a beneficial and attractive policy, especially for women who …
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It’s Manly to Be a Feminist
What Being a Feminist Actually Means Feminism Is Not Just Women’s Work Gender Equality Improves Men’s Lives, Too How Men Can Make a Difference as Feminists The word feminist can send many men into a cold sweat. Often, feminism is maligned in the media as radical, angry women making noise or claiming they don’t need men. Too often, men think feminism is only a women’s issue and that they should avoid any connection with it, positive or negative. Some fear …