All you need to know about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in today’s workplaces
e Union Budget's annual Gender Budget Statement, initiated in 2005-06, reflects this growing focus, expanding from 14 to 38 ministries by 2024-25. With a 28% increase in female enrolment in higher education over a decade, gender diversity takes centre stage, signalling progress towards inclusivity and empowerment. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) play a pivotal role in advancing DEI, with potential to spearhead India's mission for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS), a leading GCC, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, championing equal access to opportunities, and enhancing workforce diversity. “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are important elements of not only a harmoniously functioning organisation but also our society at large. Our belief is that embracing DEI&B in the workplace inspires creativity, fosters innovation and drives values.
It’s not a destination, but a direction forward for us at SLGS. Our focus is not just making our company policies and programmes more inclusive but on creating meaningful everyday experiences as we embrace belonging. We run various surveys as well as connect with our employees to seek their insights and inputs to evolve together in our DEI&B journey.
We then implement initiatives and programs that demonstrate our commitment to promoting DEI&B within our organisation. Our initiatives hinge on creating a trusted brand to attract, develop and retain top notch talent, and being aligned with purpose and business strategy and ultimately success as a company to be able to create client impact," says Pooja Mehtani, General Counsel, Sun Life Global Solutions. To promote DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), organisations
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