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In line with nasscom’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) agenda for the year ‘Real-life Actions for Mainstreaming Inclusion’, we are excited to announce the ‘Recognizing DEI Champions’ Initiative in partnership with Aon. Through this initiative, our aim is to support organizations across sectors – tech as well as non-tech – establish DEI practices that not only help them create an inclusive value system and culture, but also act as a key differentiator and a strategic business imperative providing enterprises a competitive edge.
In this context, the nasscom-Aon study will result in the publication of a compendium of comprehensive Research Insights Report incorporating the first ever annual DEI Scorecard, along with an array of actionable insights derived from the comprehensive 2-stage surveys conducted through November 2022 January 2023 and February 2023-March 2023 respectively that garnered responses from close to 500 organizations across 14 broad industry clusters in Stage 1. Of these, 200+ organizations were selected for the next stage. A carefully formulated and robust DEI Assessment Framework that is linked to Awards & Accolades, across a range of areas will also be shared. Through the awards we aim to acknowledge and reward luminaries in the DEI space, who have not only undertaken seminal initiatives to embed DEI in their organization’s culture, but have also evangelized and implemented impactful policies/programs acting as a north star for other enterprises to follow suit and create greater social good. Further, a compilation in the form of a Compendium of Best Practices will also be released which will outline a multitude of innovative and effective initiatives/ interventions adopted by companies, that are noteworthy and inspirational.
The initiative titled “Recognizing DEI Champions” aims at acknowledging and acclaiming companies across sectors exhibiting high maturity levels in their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices.
The DEI Assessment Framework is a self-assessing tool that can be used by participating companies to measure and track key parameters in the DEI space. It acts as a benchmark for participating companies to calibrate their DEI progress based on the following four pillars:
In this context, nasscom and Aon will also be publishing a research report that will present the first ever inaugural DEI Scorecard, corroborated by a Compendium of Best Practices and rewarding luminaries in the DEI space with Awards & Accolades in suitable categories.
The DEI Awards program, offers participants access to the following:
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Overall focus and impact of DEI practices and policies
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Diversity in representation
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Inclusion and Belongingness
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Equity in People Practices
The first step of the assessment process is Round 1- Pulse Survey (based on the DEI Assessment Framework which has been formulated). Shortlisted organizations will be invited to participate in Round 2- Detailed Survey and Documentation Review
This short survey filled by the organization will be the first step towards evaluating its DEI journey. The survey is based on the DEI Assessment Framework that has been developed by nasscom in partnership with Aon. Evaluation will be based on what differentiates an organization’s DEI programs and its strengths
Based on the evaluation in Round 1, shortlisted participants will be invited to submit a comprehensive survey along with supporting documents
Participating organizations will receive a score based on their DEI journey to help them assess how they benchmark against the overall DEI Scorecard, at an industry level. They will also receive a comprehensive Best Practices Compendium delineating pathbreaking DEI initiatives adopted by organizations, based on the surveys and interviews
Organizations that are identified by the Jury for their distinguished and visionary DEI practices will be recognized and rewarded under the announced Award categories
1. Overall DEI Champion- This award recognizes the organization that has demonstrated a sustainable and long-term vision towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belongingness, showcasing significant and measurable progress in terms of overall focus and impact, through initiatives aimed at increasing diversity representation, creating equitable people practices and fostering an inclusive culture.
2. Pioneering Initiative Award- This award is to recognize a specific initiative(s) that demonstrates a bold, novel, distinguished, unique or creative approach to promoting and/or advancing DEI in the changing workplace in India.
3. Award for Excellence in Inclusion of Persons with Disability (PwD)- This award recognizes the organizations that exhibit maturity with respect to DEI practices for Persons with Disability (PwD) in terms of hiring, promoting, inclusion & belongingness, etc. across management levels, business units and functions.
4. Award for Excellence in LGBTQIA+ Practices and Programs- This award recognizes the organizations that exhibit maturity with respect to DEI practices for the LGBTQIA+ community in terms of hiring, promoting, inclusion & belongingness, providing a safe and open work environment, etc. across management levels, business units and functions.
5. Award for Excellence in Women Inclusion- TThis award recognizes the organizations that exhibit maturity with respect to DEI practices for women advancement in the workplace in India in terms of hiring, promotion, retention, inclusion & belongingness, providing a safe work environment, etc. across management levels, business units and functions.
6. Inclusion and Belongingness Award- This award recognizes the organizations with the most innovative and effective Inclusion & Belongingness programs. It also covers pathbreaking Allyship programs, Sponsorship programs, etc. that help in effectively translating DEI principles into actionable outcomes consistently.
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