Godrej DEi Lab

"To me, inclusion means helping me when I am distressed without making a big show of it. Recently, a group of 24 from our Mahad factory accompanied me on a trek to Raigad fort. While most people took five and a half hours, I took eight. The people who were with me took care of me till the end." - Pushkar Pendse, DGM, Godrej Agrovet The Godrej One project is an ongoing oral history made by and about the people who work at the Godrej Industries group. The project tells stories of inclusion and allyship from a wide variety of our colleagues, including people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and women. This long-running project creates a new history of acceptance, change and belonging at our century-old workplace. Godrej Agrovet Limited Godrej Industries Group Parmesh Shahani Prarthana Uppal (She/Her) Aamna Khan Prithvi Vatsalya Rajeev Anand Kushwah Rolie Breja Supriya Nair Roshni S Iyer

Did you know that the first law for persons with disabilities in India was passed in 1995? It was called the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act and yes, it was not as long ago as you expected it to be. Disability laws have since evolved significantly, promoting rights and accessibility for all. Swipe to see how disability laws have changed and where we can do better! 📖 #PWDLaws #Accessibility #PWDRights #DiversityAndInclusion Parmesh Shahani | Godrej Properties Limited | Godrej Consumer Products Limited | Godrej Capital | Maira Q. | Zoya (They / Them) | Nyaaya | Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Bangalore | NCPEDP - Javed Abidi Fellowship on Disability | Arman Ali | Supriya Nair | PAAVAN PREET MALHOTRA | National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People

Accessibility means freedom from limitations. It means having physical support, as well as having friends to have fun with. It means buildings and infrastructure that everyone can use, and job roles that make the best use of your capability. It means being able to dream. It means being able to ask for what you want. It means a better future for everyone. Access/Ability, our new film about disability inclusion, is now live. Please watch it, share it, and send us your feedback. Dedicated to our colleagues who agreed to be part of the film, and to all our colleagues with disabilities. We love you. Link to the full film here: https://lnkd.in/dUFkTk4q #DiversityAndInclusion #Inclusivity #PWDInclusion #Workspaces #PWDRights Pushkar Pendse | Pravin Deshmukh | Aseem Agarwal | Rohit Mohan | Godrej Properties Limited | Godrej Capital | Godrej Consumer Products Limited | Godrej Agrovet Limited | Parmesh Shahani | Maira Q. | Christina Evers | Anurag kharat | Pramod Surve | Bhavya Misra | Nalin Jain | Zoya (They / Them) | Megha Goel | Sumit Mitra | Nisaba Godrej | Amber Bawa | Kamya Nair | Prithvi Vatsalya | Gyaltsen Wangdi | Access For ALL | Tincy Benjamin | SIDDHANT SHAH

Catch this exclusive clip of our colleague Tejas Sapkal from Godrej Capital, before the full Access/Ability video premieres today at 6PM! 👀 #Diversity #DiversityandInclusion #comingsoon #films #pwdinclusion #pwd #disabilityrights

Last Friday, we kicked off the 13th season of LOUD (Live Out Ur Dream) at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (SIBM)! 🌧️✨ LOUD is the Godrej Industries Group’s exciting campus hiring program exclusively for first-year MBA students. It offers a unique platform for students to showcase their creativity and skills through engaging challenges and presentations. Parmesh Shahani, Lab Head, hosted an inspiring session, delving into valuable insights from his vast experience as a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and interacted with the eager and amazing students. The session at SIBM was a mix of laughter, energy, and interactive discussions. The SIBM campus, with its rainy charm, added a special touch to the event. We had a fantastic time connecting with these talented students and are eager to see where their creativity, passion and potential takes them!! 🌈 Sumit Mitra | Godrej Properties Limited | Godrej Consumer Products Limited | Godrej Capital Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune | Nisaba Godrej | Vandana Lisa Scolt

As part of our ‘Saturday Shoutout’ campaign to mark Disability Pride Month, we continue to highlight businesses and disability inclusion. Today, we are focusing on Accenture - Accenture in India who has been offering an exclusive internship program for neurodiverse folks.    [Diversity and inclusion, Neurodiversity, Invisible Disability Women Inclusion, PWD Inclusion, Inclusive Companies, Marginalised Communities, Inclusive Airlines]    #dei #diversity #equity #inclusion #women #pwd #DiversityandInclusion #Accenture #company #inclusivebusiness #invisibledisability #neurodiversity #autism #learningdisabilities #WorkplaceEquality #LGBTQ #lgbtqrights #disabilitypride #disability #employee #1   IMAGE - A picture of the Accenture office.   TEXT- The opening text reads “Saturday Shoutout” and the title is “Accenture Welcomes Neurodiverse Interns” #2   TEXT - The slide displays text that reads: "In 2021, Accenture initiated a Neurodivergent Internship Programme as part of efforts to create a disability inclusive workplace. They partnered with an organisation called Specialisterne to ensure that both applicants and managers have access to support and expertise to navigate this change. As part of the programme, managers attend training sessions to learn how to interview neurodivergent applicants and best support them through the process."     IMAGE - An image of logo of Accenture on their building.     #3   TEXT - Text on the slide reads: " To support neurodivergent interns, Accenture reports starting a tailored induction programme: teams organise a structured first week and interns have a designated buddy to help them get accustomed to their new role. Team leads regularly seek support and help in addressing individual requirements."    IMAGE – First half of a graphic which is representative of the neurodiversity in our society and how we respond to everything around us in different ways.     #4   TEXT - Text on the slide reads: Here’s what we’ve learned about a similar initiative in India. Through Accenture’s specialised internship programme, ‘Udaan’, neurodiverse interns get to experience what working in a corporate office is like. Neurotypical employees are offered virtual reality-based modules on autism and learning disabilities to promote sensitisation and better understanding of how their neurodivergent colleagues go about the world.    IMAGE - Second half of the graphic which is representative of the neurodiversity in our society and how we respond to everything around us in different ways.    #5   TEXT - Text that reads: ““My family and I were thrilled when I received an offer to join Accenture. Here, I have the flexibility to work from home given that I am sensitive to noise and find it difficult to work in a busy office environment.” - Paarth Gururajan, a digital media professional with Asperger’s Syndrome.    IMAGE – The above text is placed in a black colored speech bubble. continued in comments...

Throwing it back to the awesome Pride Month vibes at Godrej Properties Limited! 🌈✨ GPL rocked it with a lively Queer Bazar featuring all sorts of cool businesses, an informative session on trans healthcare, some moving human library sessions full of personal and authentic stories, and a thought-provoking Queering Workspaces exhibit. Last but not the least, we also hosted the coolest dance party at Vikhroli Social. Big shoutout to Godrej Properties for creating such an inclusive and vibrant workplace! #PrideMonth #ThrowbackThursdays #QueerBazaar #TransHealthcare #LGBTQ #PrideEvents Godrej Properties Limited | Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation |Parmesh Shahani | Zoya (They / Them) |Qasim Fizza Latifi 🏳️🌈 | Dr Divyang Doshi | Aasim Maldar | Dr.umang kothari | Shivani Pandey

Happening today and we couldn't be more excited! 🥁 Lab Head, Parmesh Shahani, is going to move you and make you laugh at the same time, team Serein. Are you ready? 😉 #DEI #Inclusion #Access #Accessibility #LGBTQIA #PWD #Keynote #GenderEquality #Speaker #EqualOpportunities #StrongerTogether #DiverseWorkforce

Invisible disabilities are conditions that aren't immediately visible but still significantly impact a person's daily life. These include ADHD, autism, chronic pain, and mental health issues. In this video, Lab member Rajeev Anand Kushwah discusses the importance of recognizing and supporting neurodiversity and invisible disabilities to foster more inclusive environments. They emphasize that understanding and awareness are key to providing the necessary support and accommodations. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, resources, and ideas in the comments on how we can make our spaces more accessible for everyone.  Let's work together to create a more inclusive world. #InvisibleDisabilities #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Accessibility *VIDEO DESCRIPTION* Rajeev is sitting on a chair behind a white coloured table while they talk about neurodivergence and invisible disability. *Transcript of audio* My name is Rajeev. In the month of July, we mark Disability Pride Month. Today, we will talk about invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. In India, the PwD Act 2016 adopted a social welfare approach to disability rights. However, today's question is how to include invisible disabilities and neurodiversity in inclusive practices. Broadly, neurodiversity means that people understand and process information differently and behave accordingly. Neurodiversity includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, Tourette Syndrome, etc. Neurotypical people have typical cognitive, developmental, and intellectual abilities. Neurodiverse people tend to operate socially in different ways compared to neurotypical people. In our everyday lives, we must consider neurodiverse individuals to ensure that no one faces discrimination. Moving forward, organisations need to implement structural and behavioural changes - such as printing signs and words in simple language, designing accessible buildings, providing technical assistance, etc. If you have any examples of such practices from your personal experiences or your experiences of working with an organisation, please share them in the comments.

Pride Month is over, but our quest to build equity and inclusion remains stronger than ever. The BeYou Internship at Godrej Capital offers a dynamic 3-9 month program designed exclusively for the LGBTQ+ community. We offer opportunities across various functions like Marketing, Legal, HR, Risk, Analytics and Product Development with the chance to transition to a full-time role after the internship! Regardless of your current employment status, we welcome you to join our diverse and vibrant team in Mumbai. What You'll Gain: 1. Dive into real-world projects: Get hands-on experience and apply your skills to make a real impact. 2. Personalized growth: Benefit from regular check-ins, professional guidance, and feedback from industry experts. 3. Build your network: Connect with LGBTQ+ professionals and allies within Godrej Capital. Stay tuned! We'll be sharing more details about the program soon. In case you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at Maira Q. maira.q@godrejcapital.com. #InclusionbeginswithGC  #AnInclusiveGC #GCasagreatplacetosucceed Manish Shah | Bhavya Misra | Pankaj Gupta | Shalinee Mimani (She/Her) | Jyothirlatha B | Nalin Jain | Kunal Karnani | Parmesh Shahani | Amber Bawa | Godrej DEi Lab