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DEI tussle: Goldman Sachs’ tryst with diversity shows that talk is cheap
This Wall Street firm’s CEO David Solomon has rejected calls to reverse its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programme. But the bank’s senior ranks have always had very few women.
4 min read1 Feb 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 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 2024From Bias to Balance: AI’s Role in Workplace Equity
The latest episode of Mint’s AI series highlighted AI’s potential to create equitable workplaces. Salesforce leaders discussed the importance of addressing biases and bringing diverse voices in AI development to ensure technology reflects everyone and fosters inclusivity.
4 min read15 Oct 2024Insights and inspiration from Salesforce’s second trailblazing women summit in India
Salesforce’s Trailblazing Women Summit in Hyderabad united over 350 women leaders to discuss gender equality and innovation. The event underscored the need for diverse leadership, aiming to turn insights into actions for workplace equality and driving substantial change.
3 min read30 Aug 2024The activist pushing companies to ditch their diversity policies
Robby Starbuck has fueled social-media attacks on Tractor Supply, Deere and Harley-Davidson, and his list of targets is getting longer.
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