Diversity and inclusion at workplaces: Myth versus reality SECTIONS Last Updated: Jun 09, 2021, 09:56 AM IST Share Synopsis Most organizations in India continue to define diversity through the gender lens. However, we now see an increasing focus on other dimensions of workforce diversity including diversity of sexual orientation, PWDs and generational diversity. ThinkStock Photos In addition to diversity and inclusion, the third pillar which is fast gaining currency is equity. Moving the bar seems to be a very pertinent HR priority. Do we only want to chase a number like a compliance target, or do we want to promote inclusivity in the truest sense of the term across every organizational stratum without compromising on meritocracy? When we talk about diversity, do we straitjacket ourselves to increasing percentage of women employees in the organization or do we track as well as embrace every form of diversity — sexual orientation, genders, physically challenged disabilities, racial, cultural, generational, religious, geographical etc. Aon recently conducted an exploratory study to find out where different organizations, spread across different industry clusters, are placed in their diversity and inclusion journeys, what are their broad philosophies, diversity strategies, challenges. The study that was broadly based around these themes generated interest from participants with balanced representation across industries like Financial Institutions, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharma, Services and Tech and their responses unearthed some interesting results.