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Interview Dr. Ritu Anand

l Women Discussion Circles reflection of the society but believes in
(WDC) & Workplace Parents inclusion without exception.
Group (WPG): These are meant
to help through major life stages We have a well-defined and progressive
by means of mentoring, counseling Diversity and Inclusion policy that
and parenting workshops. not only focuses on gender diversity
(men, women, non-binary gender),
l Diversity Awareness: We work but, persons with disability and
towards building allies of diversity neuro diversity, sexual orientation,
with the help of tools like Web- diversity of the mind, and generational
based training, a mandatory diversity. This stems from our vision
training program on Diversity and to bridge the divide that is prevalent
Inclusion for all TCS employees. for PwD. We have +661 permanent
employees with disabilities and these
l Di-a-log: Third edition of include individuals with visual, speech
Diversity newsletter ‘Di-a-log’ has and hearing impairment, locomotor
been launched in June 2019 with for helping women employees impairment, cerebral palsy and others.
a focus on celebration of inclusion realize their potential while striking Going forward, we aim to continue this
and diversity at TCS. a good work-life balance. These momentum across all our functions.
include: discussion circles to help
l nWin: Which provides TCSers women through major life stages, We have recently moved into the arena
with an opportunity to seek re-orientation programs to reconnect of Neurodiversity and are at the stage
guidance from senior leaders employees after long leave, interactions of building a supportive ecosystem
within the organization with inspirational women leaders, for inclusion. We have plans to layer
and special leadership development in inclusion in a phased manner. Our
l Be-Inspired: A program to inspire programs to address needs and recruitment and induction teamsare
and engage the young leaders to aspirations of women, learning modules sensitized in engaging with people on
be exposed to TCS’ journey of to equip mid-level managers to work the Autism spectrum.
inclusion from the very beginning. with diverse teams, virtual support
This program is meant to motivate groups and parenting workshops. Q. Do you have any special HR
and encourage associates to Targeted initiatives like these have budget for D&I and disability
aspire for leadership positions, helped TCS make tremendous progress employment, what are your
by showcasing role models in the in fostering diversity, and attract the inclusion practices to engage them?
organization kind of talent we do. TCS believes in celebrating
Q. employment ratio and how Q. employees too? Do you have A. diversity within the workforce
What is Men and Women
Have you also hired disabled
by striving for equity over equality.
many transgenders are currently any special internship program to Diversity should not be restricted to
working at TCS globally? What are train young adults with Autism & the mainstream definition of the term,
your plans to scale this up? Intellectual Disabilities? but it is about recognizing the diversity
of the mind.
A. Our Diversity and Inclusion A. At TCS we pride ourselves with As champions of equity, embracing
being an intrinsically inclusive
policy is all-encompassing,
propagating inclusivity and respect organization, which is not only a differences, and embedding fairness
for all diversity groups. We believe in all our processes, is ingrained in
in creating a sensitive environment. our DNA. To foster an inclusive
Our Health Insurance is also aimed environment across all our campuses,
at inculcating and supporting our At TCS we pride one of the key practices is also
employees’ Sex/Gender Reassignment ourselves with being an providing a platform for skilling and
Surgery and same-sex partners as reskilling to PwD and in the last year,
dependent. Our intent is to sustain intrinsically inclusive we successfully imparted safety &
TCS as an organization in which one organization, which is skill up-gradation training to 95% of
can bring their authentic self to work. not only a reflection employees with disabilities. For us, it
At TCS we believe in the of the society, is about bringing these employees at
concept of diversity, equity, and par with their colleagues and present
inclusion. Strategic interventions but believes in opportunities driven by fairness and
are what make us one of the largest inclusion without inclusivity.
employers of women in the world, at exception.
more than 36% and multiple initiatives Thank you, Ritu!

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