TELUS Digital India is celebrating its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a series of activities and learning sessions designed to educate, engage, and empower. Going beyond the Pride Month of June, the company strives to create an inclusive culture that embraces every individual for who they are, every day of the year.
Throughout Pride Month, TELUS Digital India organized engaging onsite and virtual activities such as “Wear Your Pride” photo booths, rainbow face painting, Pride treasure hunts, virtual Pride movie watch parties and interactive trivia hosted by Spectrum, the company’s LGBTQIA+ employee resource group. These celebrations also focused on education and how to create a culture of belonging, including impactful learning sessions, allyship training, and workshops for managers on inclusive leadership.
“At TELUS Digital India, Pride isn’t confined to a single month, it’s a year-round mindset,” ” said Iftikar Ahmed, Senior Director of Operations at TELUS Digital India. “We’re committed to creating a workplace where every member of the LGBTQIA+ community feels seen, supported and empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work, every day. ”TELUS Digital India’s year-round DEI strategy includes gender-affirming policies, inclusive mental health resources, bias-free hiring and promotion practices, and continuous education for leaders and teams. The company also actively engages in external community support, partnering with NGOs that advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth education and enablement.
In a country where studies show that only 16% of LGBTQIA+ professionals feel safe to be fully “out” at work and where nearly 40% of those face harassment, TELUS Digital India is one of those that stand out as a people-first workplace actively bridging the gap between policy and lived experience.
By fostering inclusive workplaces, TELUS Digital India not only upholds its core values but also drives innovation, collaboration, and business success through diversity.