Workplaces encouraging employees to engage in activities removed from work is the need of the hour. As is the case with workplaces in most developed countries, taking a vacation is economically beneficial, and seen as so. It also makes for healthier workers. A recharged worker is more productive and innovative.
India lost billions of dollars in revenue as a result of discrimination against the LGBTIQ community, as per the study done by American economist M.V. Lee Badgett for the World Bank in 2013. The study suggests that homophobia cost India s GDP anything between 112 billion and 1.7 trillion rupees (USD1.9 billion to USD 30.8 billion), , LGBTQ Community, Workforce participation, gdp ratio, Inclusivity
Queerness is as much a part of Indian culture as its literature. There are shining examples of queer identities and sexuality in mythology and modern writings.
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Bangalore: A report published by Boston Consulting Group, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Pride Circle Foundation delves into the issues faced by LGBTQ+ students on Indian campuses. The report is a must-read for college administrations, faculty, and student representatives. Each of these stakeholders have a distinctive role to play in creating an inclusive environment on campus.
The study examines inclusivity issues around the LGBTQ+ community on Indian campuses through a survey of over 1700 students in colleges across India. It demonstrates how the establishment of a diversity and inclusion (D&I) student interest group can offer these students greater representation and improve the quality of their campus experience. It offers guidelines for the establishment of such a group.
Book review | Queer at Work shows companies that flaunt their diversity and equity still have a long way to go
Decorating an auditorium with rainbow flags is easy but creating a culture where LGBTQ employees feel safe and confident, and do not fear losing out on promotions, is a different ballgame.
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Sasmita Palo and Kumar Kunal Jha’s book
Queer at Work (2020) is a terrific resource for professionals who lead programmes around diversity, equity and inclusion. Published by Palgrave Macmillan, it hopes to “capture the experiences and voices of LGBTQ individuals in the workplace in India” and understand “the impact of non-normative gender and sexual orientation identity of LGBTQ employees on their professional growth opportunities.” There is a useful glossary at the end to support readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms.