Indian business leaders are confident in their trajectory to achieving DE&I goals
Businesses of all kinds have had to rethink their working due to the pandemic, many going through tough times, but one area that has probably unexpectedly seen a positive impact is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), a new study by Intel has found.
As many as 81 per cent of survey respondents in India believe the workplace disruptions driven by the pandemic have had a positive impact on DE&I in their organization, suggesting that Indian business leaders are confident in their trajectory to achieving DE&I goals.
About 69 per cent of survey participants who have set DE&I goals said they want to achieve them in the next two years, and 77 per cent of those are confident in the company’s ability to do so – compared to 66 per cent of business leaders globally.
The survey, conducted among over 3,000 business leaders in 17 countries, included the views of more than 200 businesses in India.
Another finding of the study was 71 per cent of respondents said their organization has significantly adapted DE&I initiatives for a hybrid workforce.
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Intel’s business, purpose and culture and technology is the driving force that binds them together,” said Anjali Rao, Senior Director -Human Resources, Intel India.
She added: “This survey sheds light on the fact that with the right mindset and a culture that promotes employee wellbeing and technology, we can accelerate the journey toward a more diverse and inclusive workforce. As organizations plan for the next phase of work — whether remote, in-person, or hybrid — leaders need to continue thinking differently about DE&I. Intel is committed to driving inclusion within our organization, as well as in the industry.”
The top reason for the 16 percent of business leaders indicating a negative impact on DE&I progress was that remote work has made inclusivity challenging.
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