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Recent studies of organizational satisfaction reveal that employees stay in organizations that synergize with their value system. They also emphasize the need for belongingness and psychological safety. To foster such an environment, an organization should ensure employees feel included and heard within their teams. However, some employees often feel excluded because of the actions of their...

By Meenakshi Vuppuluri I woke up today, loving my job. I clocked in, embracing our hybrid work model that offers the best of both worlds. On days when I venture into the office, my morning ritual involves contemplating my outfit. I cherish the creative freedom our office allows, encouraging unique semi-formal attire that reflects the diverse personalities within the team. The metro, albeit a...

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to reach the 2nd floor of a building but lacked a staircase to do so? Have you ever experienced being asked to use a toilet seat above your height that you can’t even sit? Have you been asked to understand a series of instructions in a language you don’t know? Such struggles are experienced by disabled individuals in inaccessible...

By Meenakshi Vuppuluri The spring of 2022 witnessed a significant awakening in the tech world when Thenmozhi Soundararajan, a Dalit rights advocate, faced discrimination for her scheduled talk on caste at Google News. This incident brought to light the pervasive issue of caste-based discrimination within corporate environments, challenging the notion that it is confined to rural India. Recent...

By Apoorva Ravi Inclusion, an important indicator of a workplace that cares for its employees, is a vital prerequisite for every organization today. The term inclusion has multiple layers, and building an inclusive workplace is much more than just enabling people to be a part of the group culture of the organization. Inclusion also means giving the right to an employee to say no and refuse to...

Pride month is celebrated to recognize the struggles and achievements of people from the LGBTQ+ community while simultaneously spreading awareness on the struggles and triumphs of the community. With companies capitalizing on this agenda, by making their goods and services fit the theme of rainbow colours, it has lent some truth to the allyship of these organisations. However, the larger...