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The debate and discussion on why companies should concern themselves with diversity and that diversity with all its’ intricacies is fast gathering momentum in corporates and board room discussions. Diversity-conscious organizations would say that companies should not discriminate because discrimination is ethically, morally, and legally wrong. This view has been forged strongly with another modern-day view, one which says with conviction that a diverse workforce increases organizational effectiveness. It also boosts employee morale, facilitates access to new marketplaces, and enhances productivity. The modern perspective has a new added tinge which claims that diversity is good for business. Ironically though while many initiatives are being undertaken in the name of diversity inclusion in organizations, rarely have large leaps been registered in

With organizations accelerating their pace toward creating a more inclusive workplace for all genders alike, the gap may have lessened but still needs to be bridged. The first and preliminary, basic stage of creating gender identity at the workplace stems from understanding what it entails. This is not synonymous with biological sex, which is assigned at birth. This is what concept an individual has about their gender. These can be female, male, both, neither, or even something else. Organizations normally create anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies to protect marginalized groups. One must review and keep a constant check on these policies as an organization. Sections on gender identity must be included. The involvement of the top management and decision-makers in formulating

THE CLEAN AND GREEN CHOICE! Sustainable transport is encouraged as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. It is also crucial in promoting trade, connectivity, employment, and economic growth. Sustainable development can be achieved through sustainable transport. In a 2016 report of the Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Group, sustainable transport was defined as the provision of services and infrastructure that was used for the mobility of goods and people to advance economic and social development that would benefit the current as well as future generations. This would be done in a safe. Affordable efficient and resilient manner that would minimize the carbon emissions and reduce the negative environmental impacts. Sustainable transport is a means to achieve sustainable development and is

Community involvement has always been highly rated as a positive aspect from the CSR perspective, one that engages the employees of an organization productively and drives overall engagement in an organization. Employee engagement undoubtedly has been extremely critical for organizational health and therefore needs to be prioritized by all organizations. A highly engaged workforce has always found a top-ranking place in the organization’s wish list. The top management and the HR team direct their efforts and planning toward achieving this. An engaged employee goes that extra mile to work for the success of an organization realizing fully well that an organization’s success is not delinked from his or her success the two are intertwined to complete the circle of success.

The success of CSR has emerged as a culmination of a multipronged approach. The most important in order of priority is the engagement or joint participation of the employer and employee. Increased employee engagement rests on the rock-solid bed of the organization’s commitment and enthusiasm toward CSR initiatives. A cursory stocktaking of what goes into this engagement would reveal two pertinent points. The first is, giving regular updates in a bid to promote complete transparency to promote these initiatives, and the second seeking suggestions from employees for constant improvements to inculcate a sense of participation and importance for them. Organizations invest considerable, time, money, and effort into CSR activities to give back to society and build a credible and positive

What’s the buzz? CSR in 2023 Business operations in modern times have CSR deeply embedded in their work ethos. CSR has emerged as a valuable proposition in promoting sustainable development and a beneficial influence on stakeholders and the business environment. So, what have been some key focus areas in CSR 2023? Environmental sustainability has occupied a major chunk of the corporate mindscape. Businesses globally, are concerned about environmental sustainability as a practice. Sustainable and eco friendly practices have assumed priority in 2023. Companies surely and firmly are determined to etch their low carbon footprints. In a bid to support this objective they have embarked on waste reduction, switching over and adopting renewable energy sources, working towards climate actions, promoting circular

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE THROUGH CSR A key area of CSR focus has as a byproduct of the COVID[1]19 pandemic and the various lockdowns imposed, shifted to bridging the huge gap between financial literacy and digital inclusion. Among the basic human necessities and rights, access to the internet has etched a strong, popular and high[1]ranking place. The internet domain is no longer a luxury that permits access to a select few, but a necessity available to the masses. An explosive growth has been marked in the use of the internet, yet much more needs to be accomplished. A host of CSR programmes and collaborations have been initiated to cater to this need. The American Tower Corporation (ATC) India has launched