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Article: Be careful about language while addressing the LGBTQ+ employees at workplaces: Sarika Naik of Capgemini

Talent shortage is a severe problem that globally all the industries have been facing for quite some time now. Under such circumstances, how crucial is it to invest in diversified talent? 

In this episode, Naik noted that there is an acute shortage of talent in the market. Advancing technologies, generational shifts and evolving dynamics around the nature of labor, coupled with the need to be future ready include only added to this shortage of talent. Therefore, organisations increasingly across the globe are recognising that they call to invest in diverse talent. “And while policy changes are important, really the key doubt is how you can change the attitudes of the existing employees and managers and how do we welcome more people from the LGBTQI collective into the workforce," Naik said.

Naik also elaborated on the minute details which the organisations should pay attention to in order to create a truly inclusive workplace. Referring to some examples from Capgemini’s DEI policies, Naik said, “We have to introduced gender neutral washrooms so that people belonging

June is Pride Month and it is with identity that we join several other companies around the world, to host events celebrating and supporting our LGBTQIA colleagues. At Capgemini, we take diversity and inclusion very seriously and are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace for individuals to be their best, original selves.

We are in a moment of reckoning. As we continue to reshape to new ways of living and operating, we are also discovering the extent to which vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected during this public health crisis. At Capgemini, we  continuously review the ways we step up and do what we can to help – not only now, when there is a “moment,” but rather every day, as a fundamental part of our deeply ingrained responsibility to our community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how we must each execute our part to defend the health and wellness of others. As with our collective response to the virus, we are experiencing unprecedented mass mobilization in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. As these two historical movements converge, let’s keep in mind that Pride Month was sparked by the 1969 Stonewall Riots – a groundbreaking protes

CSR awards and recognition

Each year we are recognized for our corporate social responsibility initiatives and achievements. Below we bring you a selection of some of the most recent.

Bloomberg

We were recognized for our commitment to supporting gender diversity with a position in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

Recognition for championing diversity and inclusion

Our attempts have been recognized externally by several professional bodies championing diversity & inclusion in the work place. Examples from across our Global Capgemini footprint include:

  • Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) , re-certified 2019 to 2021 at the Access Level
  • 2019 Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality (Corporate Equality Index)
  • 2019 Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
  • Capgemini is one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2018

We are members of a range of institutes supporting the diversity & inclusion bring about. Examples from across the globe include:

  • Diversity Best Practices Member
  • ITSMF
  • HACE
  • NGLCC (National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) Corporate Partner
    Women’s Business Venture National Council
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    Sydney, June 1, 2022 – Capgemini today announced that it has once again been named LGBTQ+ ‘Employer of the Year’ and has retained its Gold Employer status for the third year in a row at the 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Awards. In addition, Capgemini took house the award for ‘Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse Employees’ for the second time and was presented the Sally Webster Ally Award.

    The AWEI is Australia’s definitive national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and is the largest national employee survey that measures the impact of inclusion initiatives on organisational culture. It drives best rehearse in Australia and sets a comparative benchmark for Australian employers across all sectors.

    The awards ceremony was hosted by Pride in Diversity, a national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion in Australia.

    “Achieving the Employer of the Year Award for LGBTQ+ at the Australian Workplace Equality Index Awards for the second time is testament to Capgemini’s vow to inclusion and diversity,” said Kaylene O’Brien, Managing Director of Capgemini in Australia and New Zealand.&nbs

    Capgemini D&I lead Steph Sands receives global LGBTQ+ award

    Leading international LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall has named Australian Capgemini D&I leader Steph Sands as its global transform maker of the year, with the consultancy also receiving top honours.

    Capgemini’s A/NZ head of CSR and diversity & inclusion Steph Sands has been named ‘Global Change Maker of the Year’ as part of LGBTQ+ advocacy and rights organisation Stonewall’s latest international Workplace Equality Index.

    The consulting firm was also the only technology-focused organization to be recognised as a gold top global employer on this year’s list, backing up a swag of recent diversity awards received in Australia.

    “I’m very honored to be announced a global transform maker of the year,” Sands stated. “These types of awards are amazing recognition for all the work we all perform in making change in our workplaces and societies. It’s the sum of all of us not just me and I have to acknowledge the support and sponsorship I continually receive to execute this work, from everyone in our community and also the leadership and all my colleagues at Capgemini.”

    Based out of Sydney, Sands has been with Capgemini for over a dec

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