Inclusive Hiring

Foundit’s May 2026 Insights Tracker shows diversity hiring rose 21% despite a white-collar hiring slowdown. The next test is retention, access and real career growth.

Inclusive hiring is not sympathy hiring or quota hiring. It is a practical way to build fairer, smarter and more evidence-led hiring systems for 2026.

Corporate hiring in India is becoming more selective, but inclusive workplaces are emerging as a clear business priority. Foundit’s May 2026 data shows diversity hiring grew 21% year-on-year, with stronger …

Karnataka has launched the Adidvara App for PwD Hiring to connect persons with disabilities to jobs, internships, skilling opportunities, and inclusive employers. The platform, developed with AssisTech Foundation, will also …

A CareerNet report says women accounted for 33% of placements in CY2025, with stronger participation in BFSI GCCs and mid-career roles. This DEI Insights article examines what the data means, …

Hindustan Zinc has reported a 44% year-on-year growth in its LGBTQIA+ workforce, proving that real inclusion is more than a buzzword. With structural policies, adoption benefits, and inclusive language guides, …

Time poverty is an invisible yet urgent crisis affecting millions of frontline professionals, especially women who double as primary caregivers. In this insightful piece, DEIB expert Sabyasachi (Saby) Mukherjee unpacks …

Bharti Airtel Foundation is aiming for 50% women in its workforce, up from 18.5% today. This article explores Airtel’s gender inclusion blueprint—from hiring and mobility solutions to returnship programs—while asking …

Anagha BP critiques a recent job post by Tonic Worldwide for its subtle gender bias and outdated metaphors. This eye-opening piece highlights the problem of misogyny in job posts, asking …

Meritocracy and Diversity are not opposing forces but two sides of the same coin. A fair workplace values talent, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Can corporate India strike the right balance?