The Role of Management in Establishing a Safe and Inclusive Workplace Culture
BY VANDANA VALE
The foundation of an organization’s culture and values lies in the vision of its leaders. While diversity is emphasized, it is crucial to consider how to foster an inclusive environment once individuals are a part of the organization. This involves ensuring that everyone feels acknowledged, comfortable, and welcomed. Similar to attending a party, inclusive corporate...
The Impact of Smoking Breaks on Inclusion
After a year of planning, our rather large team finally got together for a two-day outbound event. On day one of the team-building activity, the boss on his customary smoking break was eagerly joined by the cigarette-smoking members of the team. Witnessing the bonhomie evolve, many non-smoking members who could withstand the smoke, soon joined their orbit. Energized by the clique, the boss...
KelpHR’s Presents India’s first of its kind Online Diversity Summit!
Diversity and Inclusion has various branches ranging from Regional, Gender, Disability, Sexual orientation, Generational and evolving further each day. The focus is different for each country, but inclusion is the core. In India, Gender diversity was and is still a core area of focus in Manufacturing sectors. Disability hiring is picking up pace because companies now recognize the...
Work Culture – Who sets the tone?
Just as individuals have distinct personalities, so do organizations. Each organization has its unique work culture. ‘Who’ sets the tone for the work culture is crucial as it impacts the organization’s ability to attract, engage, retain top talent and its potential to thrive.
Google has set the benchmark for the most enviable work culture of success and employee happiness. Organizations that...
Benefits of a diverse organisation
Benefits of a diverse organisation
We live in a land of diversity. Organizations in this country have employees from different religions, speaking diverse languages, belonging to various castes, regions of origin and even dissimilar sexual orientation. More women have entered the workforce, and those with a physical disability are beginning to find a place for themselves. To top it off, 65%...