Gender Inclusion

Take a look at the list of Fortune 500 company CEOs. Women business leaders have grown despite political resistance in the US. Meanwhile, diverse boards are likelier to appoint a woman CEO.

American multinationals operating in India may restrict their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives even as DEI-oriented Indian businesses stay firm in their resolve. The Indian context differs. Here’s what businesses ought to do.

A gender lens on fraud cases is irrational and a handful of female fraudsters do not represent all women entrepreneurs. Such biases, however, are pervasive. Remember the aftermath of the Elizabeth Holmes case?

A shortage of quality jobs in India could stir DEI resentment, as seen in the West, but pre-emptive efforts could minimize a backlash. Here’s how to strengthen diversity initiatives and maximize their benefits.

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.

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.

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.