Time for Indian firms to run Diversity and Inclusion program
I was reading some text on how some top companies in the world (and few in India) are now moving to the next impactful HRM initiative - that of, Diversity and Inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are close to my heart - perhaps, they provide me an avenue to contribute to the society. Some suggestions:
1. Next time you have a job requisition in non-Engineering group, determine whether you can hire a person with some disability (pardon me if I appear brash, but I prefer to talk straight and not comply to euphemism). For instance, if the job is sedentary, perhaps you can hire a person who is physically challenged, but fit enough to do the sedentary job.
2. I was reading a research report that states that North East of India produces competent technical writers. Next time you need a technical/content writer, prefer resumes of candidates from North East.
3. Another research tells me that people from South India excel at customer service. Next time you have a customer-service job (say, in Admin department), consider choosing a person from South India.
Once an organization achieves diversity, the HRM pros should run programs to include the diverse set of people. I resolutely believe that such actions will make us better people. Sadly, since the Indian economy is still emerging, most firms have not focused on diversity and inclusion. But then... every thing has to have a start. :-)

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