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Corporate calls to work overtime take home labour for granted
Advocacy of an extended work-week usually assumes that home chores will be done by someone else. People must rely on either low-paid household workers toiling under harsh conditions or unpaid work—usually done by women. This isn’t sustainable.
2 min read17 Jan 2025A tale of two Indias: Inequality alleviation is a challenge we must tackle head-on
A study of seven decades of disparities—as they widened and shrank in phases—offers the country insights as well as clues to the policies we must pursue for a more equitable future. We need the best of times for everyone.
4 min read13 Jan 2025A boycott of US retailer Costco for its diversity efforts? It’s likely to fail
The American stack-it-high-sell-it-low retailer boasts of a loyal base of shoppers that’s unlikely to abandon it. As Costco thrives on diversity, it’s ready to boldly defy the anti-DEI wave in America.
4 min read9 Jan 2025Reality check: Don’t get carried away by overhyped workplace trends
Return-to-office is talked about but hybrid work is standard, GenAI isn’t making as big an impact as claimed and diversity, equity and inclusion is being rebranded rather than dumped. Walmart replaced its chief diversity officer with a chief belonging officer.
4 min read2 Jan 2025India’s household consumption survey doesn’t feed public policy all that well
The country’s latest survey of household spending on consumption picks up significant trends, but unfortunately offers an unclear snapshot of upper-end expenses. Since all its data isn’t equally reliable, policy cues should be taken only selectively.
2 min read2 Jan 2025Five major forces to watch within America Inc in 2025
Change will range from rollbacks of the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda to how CEOs forge fresh ties with Donald Trump. As for corprorate stories, turbulence hit Boeing and Intel will be tracked.
3 min read30 Dec 2024Sarvm AI and Ridlan AI Foundation win big at Mint’s Tech4Good Awards for using tech to empower marginalised communities
AI can enhance inclusion, as showcased at the Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards 2024, where Sarvm AI and Ridlan AI Foundation were recognised for their innovative solutions aimed at improving access to education, healthcare, and employment for marginalised communities.
4 min read23 Dec 2024They helped create DEI—and even they say it needs a makeover
The seeds of a backlash were sown when companies turned diversity into a corporate fad.
5 min read23 Dec 2024Companies ramp up diversity hiring in campus placements to woo investors, impress public
Indian companies are ramping up diversity hiring, especially for women and differently abled candidates in engineering roles. Placement officers report a significant increase in offers for the batch of 2025, enhancing corporate governance and appealing to investors.
4 min read18 Dec 2024Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Indian Business Schools
New Delhi [India], December 3: In recent years, Indian business schools have made significant progress in empowering women leaders, breaking traditional barriers, and fostering an inclusive environment. This transformation is not only reshaping the landscape of business education but also paving the way for a new generation of women leaders who have and are poised to make a significant impact across diverse industries and communities.
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