ET Women's Forum: Should workplace diversity be a key deciding factor during hiring?
The participation of women in India’s workforce stands at under 30%.
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The participation of women in India’s workforce stands at under 30%. At senior levels, their representation is even less. There is, however, a strong correlation between diversity and business outperformance, which raises an important question – whether diversity should be linked to hiring?
Nupur Awasthi Encouraging diversity is an attitude which cannot be forced. A reservation to encourage diversity will be an incorrect starting point and would lead to increased unconscious bias. We need to identify people/companies who can lead by action and bring about a change in mindset.
Bhavati Pandya Bhatt, Mumbai
Bhavati Pandya Bhatt Workplace diversity should not be a key deciding factor. There should be equality while hiring and no discrimination on the basis of gender.
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Sheeba Samuel We need to aim to increase diversity right from the beginning by making an effort to hire a diverse range of people, across gender, age, and cultural backgrounds. It should go beyond gender and race and ethnicity and religion and include diversity of thought as well.
Sutapa Kanjilal, Mumbai
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Sutapa Kanjilal Gender diversity should not be a key deciding factor, but there should be a higher percentage of women in the workplace because that balances how people interact with each other.
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The world over, there has been a clamour for diversity in the workplace. In India too, the story is no different. And a lot of corporations have raised red flags over the abysmal representation of women in the boardroom. From treating women equally to women-specific policies, there are various points of view.
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Workplaces can become inclusive and level-playing fields when there is support and acknowledgement. Women, too, need to seize the day in a line of work they love and enjoy. Prioritising is critical, so is communicating one's needs. And don't be ashamed of asking for help. When the time comes, you can always pass that on.
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