As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt businesses, companies like Microsoft, Hexaware Technologies, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini are unleashing several measures to attract more women and tackle their underrepresentation in this fast-growing field. Initiatives to build this pipeline include upskilling, mentorship programmes, gamification challenges, structured internships, as well as stronger campus engagement to build future female AI practitioners.
As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt businesses, companies like Microsoft, Hexaware Technologies, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini are unleashing several measures to attract more women and tackle their underrepresentation in this fast-growing field. Initiatives to build this pipeline include upskilling, mentorship programmes, gamification challenges, structured internships, as well as stronger campus engagement to build future female AI practitioners.
NatWest Group, Tech Mahindra, EY, and Capgemini are among the companies that have launched a host of initiatives, including frequent team catch-ups, in-person group sessions, fun at work and sports events, and assigning buddies to the new employees - all aimed at promoting cohesiveness at work and improving productivity. NatWest Group has so far organised more than 40 in-person group sessions for employees who joined during the pandemic.
NatWest Group, Tech Mahindra, EY, and Capgemini are among the companies that have launched a host of initiatives, including frequent team catch-ups, in-person group sessions, fun at work and sports events, and assigning buddies to the new employees - all aimed at promoting cohesiveness at work and improving productivity. NatWest Group has so far organised more than 40 in-person group sessions for employees who joined during the pandemic.
Company executives ET spoke with said the “disconnect” is not only impacting collaboration and productivity, but also leading to lack of bonding. The employee engagement initiatives are seen benefiting all, especially the younger workers who had taken up their first job around the time people were asked to work remotely due to the pandemic, they said.