India set to get first dedicated LGBT hiring consultancy
5 years, 5 months ago

India set to get first dedicated LGBT hiring consultancy

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Almost a year after the landmark Supreme Court judgement decriminalising homosexuality, India is set to get its first dedicated hiring consultancy firm for the members of the LGBT community. Accordingly, the Bengaluru-based Diversity & Inclusion firm s— Pride Circle — plans to shatter some of these stereotypes via a dedicated wing which will look at the job consultancy market for the LGBTIQ candidates. "There is a lot of systemic bias and roadblock for LGBTI job seekers, these becomes even more challenging for visibly LGBTI individuals," Pride Circle's Co-Founder Ramkrishna Sinha told IANS. Not just unemployment of LGBTIQ candidates, even the lack of sensitisation and unfriendly policies towards businesses that cater to this internationally significant segment of consumers has led to an estimated loss of around $30 billion to India's GDP as per a World Bank report.

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Transgender Entrepreneurship in India
10 months, 1 week ago

Transgender Entrepreneurship in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Transgender, when we listen to this word we construct the idea of either begging at the traffic signal/ trains or involved in the prostitution making their lives visibly miserable. Historically, Transgender individuals in India have faced significant social stigma and discrimination, which hindered their ability to access education, employment and financial resources. Despite the few efforts made by the government, …

How India Inc. is trying to become more inclusive
1 year, 6 months ago

How India Inc. is trying to become more inclusive

Live Mint  

While working at a multinational few years ago, Rashika Maity, a trans-gender woman, faced a lot of discrimination. “We have come a long way with regular policy updates, review of internal practices, and launch of engagements to initiate conversation and sensitization around this topic,” says Sreya Ghosh Oberoi, Capgemini India’s senior director. “We believe the transgender community needs wider representation …

Pride And Progress: Discussing Inclusivity At Indian Organisations
2 years, 5 months ago

Pride And Progress: Discussing Inclusivity At Indian Organisations

The Quint  

Organisations know that the employee happiness index is key to their growth. Hence, business leaders often rank an employee's physical, mental, and emotional well-being as their top priority. India Inc organisations have made significant strides in better representing the LGBTQ+ community. Others are extending all other retirement benefits admissible under the law to all categories of employees including members of …

60% of MNC leaders have LGBTQ+ inclusion goals, says Randstad India study
2 years, 11 months ago

60% of MNC leaders have LGBTQ+ inclusion goals, says Randstad India study

The Hindu  

Randstad India, which operates in the HR services industry, has partnered with Randstad RiseSmart, a talent mobility solutions provider and Women’s Web, a website for women, to launch an exclusive study on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Titled ‘Inclusion without Exception’, the study revealed that 60% of MNC leaders were LGBTQ+ immersive in terms of inclusion goals in their leadership, says …

An online marketplace for ’queerpreneurs’
3 years, 5 months ago

An online marketplace for ’queerpreneurs’

Live Mint  

In October, when Sulagna Mazumdar, Arush Mondal and Siddhartha Pal launched High on Tea to sell tea, spices, seeds, and other organic, chemical-free consumables sourced from Sikkim, they braced for challenges. Rainbow Bazaar, India’s first online marketplace for micro and small LGBTQ+ owned businesses, is incubated by Pride Circle, a Bengaluru-headquartered organisation that works on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees …

60% urban Indians back companies supporting equal rights for LGBTQ individuals
3 years, 6 months ago

60% urban Indians back companies supporting equal rights for LGBTQ individuals

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Close to 60% of urban Indians support companies and brands that actively champion equality for homosexual and queer individuals—researcher Ipsos said in its LGBTQ + Pride Survey on Thursday. “Companies and brands should consciously treat LGBTQ with dignity and equality and accept them as an important target group and this would enhance the image of brands in the …

Over 1000 individuals seek openings at Delhi's first-ever LGBTI job fair: RISE
4 years, 10 months ago

Over 1000 individuals seek openings at Delhi's first-ever LGBTI job fair: RISE

India Today  

Asia's largest LGBTI job fair - RISE - saw 1000 applicants line up to seek a 'safe' and 'inclusive' workplace where they can build a career from. Some of the speakers included veteran industry experts such as Tim E, EVP & Managing Counsel, International American Express; Olfert De Wit, COO, HSBC Singapore; Dilip Shenoy, Secretary General of FICCI; Leanne Macmillan, …

Transgenders and employment in India: Opening doors of opportunities for Transgenders
4 years, 11 months ago

Transgenders and employment in India: Opening doors of opportunities for Transgenders

India Today  

Trans people have existed in every race, class and society since the story of human life has been recorded. Transgender Bill 2016 As per the transgender persons Bill 2016, it prohibits discrimination against a transgender person, including unfair treatment or denial of service in relation to employment, education, healthcare, access to public goods and facilities, etc. Key provisions of the …

Mid-level hiring set to surge in India: Survey
5 years, 3 months ago

Mid-level hiring set to surge in India: Survey

India TV News  

In the midst of a slowdown in Indias recruitment scenario, a new survey of recruiters in the country has revealed that mid-level hiring is set to witness a significant surge in the coming months. Nearly 54 per cent of the recruiters surveyed mentioned that they are looking to hire mid-level professionals. "An increasing number of organisations are looking to strengthen …

Mumbai’s first LGBTQI+ career fair is all about celebrating differences
5 years, 5 months ago

Mumbai’s first LGBTQI+ career fair is all about celebrating differences

The Hindu  

To combat the lack of workspace diversity, Vividh, organised by LGBTQIA+ growth network, called 6 Degrees and marketing firm, The Event Studio, has organised a day-long career fair on Sunday. So when we work, we feel obligated and work doubly hard.” Three core areas Through private forums online, Baweja and other LGBTQIA+ activists would often receive resumés of people who …

Pride Month: Empowering the country’s LGBTIQA+ community
5 years, 6 months ago

Pride Month: Empowering the country’s LGBTIQA+ community

The Hindu  

“Just because I looked different, the people in my former workplace thought it was okay to ask me uncomfortable questions or touch me anywhere,” says 30-year-old Anu Luna who works as a banker in Bengaluru. From providing people of the transgender community a platform to seek help to assisting them with employment opportunities, several organisations across the country have stepped …

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