Webinar recording: Building Inclusive Organisations: Lessons from Policy & Practice from around the Globe

Meenakshi Krishnan, Dr Deepta Chopra, Prachi Rastogi

Meenakshi Krishnan, IES Principal Research Fellow, joined Dr. Deepta Chopra and Prachi Rastogi for a webinar hosted by Tutul Consulting. The panelists discussed how to create a truly inclusive organisation, sharing insights from their personal experiences.

Key highlights from the discussion include:

– Diversity and inclusion are not just about ethics; they directly drive innovation, profitability, and client satisfaction.
– Immersing senior leaders in diverse communities creates empathy and strengthens their commitment to D&I.
– Organisations can start small with inclusion initiatives like gender balance and supporting employees with disabilities, and grow these efforts over time.
– HR teams play a critical role in making sure DEI policies are more than just a compliance tick-box, fostering a culture of inclusion.
– Recognising overlapping identities (e.g., gender, race, disability) deepens DEI efforts and creates a more holistic approach.