People Matters Magazine - March 2022

In this issue

The Evolution of Diversity
Having a diverse workforce isn't enough; we must also be able to treat diverse individuals in an inclusive and equitable manner. In this issue, we look at how progressive companies are evolving their approach to DE&I, in order to advance from simple indicators to comprehensive strategies that benefit the entire workforce.

DIVERSITY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY TRANSLATE INTO INCLUSION: SARAH KNIBBS, UN WOMEN APAC

IF DEI IMPACT IS TO BE SUSTAINABLE, IT MUST GO BEYOND THE WORKPLACE AND INTO THE MARKETPLACE. AND THAT CALLS FOR A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING THAT HAVING A CERTAIN NUMBER OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IS JUST THE START. IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE MATTERS, SARAH KNIBBS, OFFICER-IN-CHARGE FOR UN WOMEN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, TALKS ABOUT HOW TO STEP AWAY FROM TOKENISM AND INTO REAL CHANGE

10 mins

Good performance is about clear objectives, not about appearances

What someone's time spent in the office looks like from the outside is less important than whether they are doing their best work for the organisation with that time. Melissa Dreuth, Chief People Officer of Planful, tells People Matters about how the way people view performance is changing

6 mins

From implementing programmes to creating systemic change: VF's Lauren Guthrie on the evolution of DE&I

In an exclusive interaction with People Matters, Lauren Guthrie, Vice President, Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action at VF Corporation, talks about how the definition of DE&I has advanced, and what this means for the way companies need to approach it

10 mins

Accessibility in action: Key strategies to implement PwD inclusion at the workplace

As organisations examine their practices for disability inclusion, a change in hiring practices and creating the right company culture is bound to make a significant difference

5 mins

Psychological safety is the base for an inclusive future: PMI's Silke Muenster

In an organisation's efforts to create inclusion, there must first be psychological safety as a base. Fortunately for those who want to drive change, it is easy to get people to buy into the concept of psychological safety. Silke Muenster, Chief Diversity Officer at Philip Morris International, explains how this works

6 mins

Being diverse and inclusive is an employer's obligation: Criteo's Rachel Scheel

It needs to be viewed as a business priority, so that the right strategic approach can be taken. But it is also a moral imperative – an obligation and a responsibility to society, says Rachel Scheel, Criteo's global lead for diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability

6 mins

To drive diversity, embed access in the day to day policies

As organisations gain maturity in their diversity efforts, their work will begin to broaden far beyond the initial scope of gender representation. Mukta Arya, CHRO APAC of Societe Générale, talks about the DEI focus areas that the organisation has identified and how policies and practices are being adjusted to support these

6 mins

Shifting from defense to offence: Measuring DEI results

Is your organisation’s diversity, equity, and inclusion work done as a form of defense against criticism? Or is it an active move to ‘go on the offence’ by making genuine improvements?

4 mins

Five Workplace Biases To Break In 2022

What workplace biases are leaders taking aim at this year? We asked industry leaders what biases they are striving to eliminate for greater inclusion in 2022

3 mins

TECH NEEDS MORE WOMEN TALENT FOR BETTER PROBLEM SOLVING AND HIGHER PERFORMANCE

Having team members from different walks of life, showcasing different experiences and perspectives, results in an intersection of varied ideas and solutions, says Sandra Teh, Chief Culture Officer, APJC at Amazon Web Services

7 mins

WHAT MAKES WOMEN BETTER LEADERS IN A CRISIS?

Centuries of resisting domination and combating prejudices have imbued women with immense grit and tenacity, says Nimisha Rana Pathak, the HR country head for global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal in India By

3 mins

The HR Leadership Journey: Tenacity, Flexibility, Values

What does the career journey of a HR leader look like, and what life and career lessons can we draw from those who have broken the ground ahead of us? Long-time HR leader Carmen Wee shares her experience of decades in the profession

7 mins

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People Matters is India’s leading magazine in the Human Resources space for the HR community that aims to foster the amalgamation of new ideas between HR Leaders, HR Service Providers and CXOs, leading to growth and development of their most important asset – PEOPLE.