![]() ![]() The corporate culture in India is an example of a thriving diverse ecosystem.Ī critical change that needs to come through across all industries is the mindset for women at leadership levels. ![]() Women are now equally contributing to conventional roles (led by male counterparts) like gemstone cutting, mining or managing etc. The sector is supporting a multi-generational workforce and increased participation of women in the decision-making processes, which is in itself a huge transition. Empowering and engaging women in culture making have become an essential objective in any businesses in the sector. Since their understanding of the sector is vast, they act as the gate-keepers of human sentiments and their emotional values associated with any and every purchase. Today, women are principal partners in the jewellery industry heading leadership roles and maximising global market demands. The workplace culture in the jewellery industry has evolved over a period of time, addressing age-old concerns like inclusion, equality, pay-parity, diversity and empowerment of women. Women contributing equally in roles once led by men Isha Sapra – Jyoti Mahendru, Chief People Officer, Wunderman Thompson South Asia It is also important to make women and other under-represented communities feel heard and be offered equal opportunities for growth to make the workplace truly equal and inclusive. If workplaces become more accommodating to the needs of working mothers, most women who drop out of corporate careers due to maternal responsibilities may continue to pursue their professional careers. Focus should be to provide equal opportunity based on merit and not gender and also extend support in terms of flexible working arrangements, women-friendly policies and an inclusive and sensitive culture to help women advance their careers. It is critical to increase the number of women in leadership positions. Though one can now see women working in this industry, most are in junior or mid-level roles. The advertising industry has historically been an all-boys club. Celebrating a day or a week is just not good enough. Celebrating a day or week just not good enough Jyoti MahendruĬompanies must go beyond simple lip service in order to truly make workplaces more diverse, equal and inclusive. ![]()
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