Godrej DEI Lab, an experimental space at the Godrej Industries Group dedicated to fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces launched a public resource of reports, guides, trusted service providers and other information related to workplace inclusion.
The DEI Directory is a comprehensive public repository that offers over 500 resources related to gender, disability and LGBTQIA+ concerns in the workplace, as well as to overall workplace inclusion. Frequently updated and fully searchable, it provides curated knowledge from trustworthy sources including business and academic reports, books, videos, podcasts and information on DEI consultants and community-based service providers.
Alongside the Directory, the Lab introduced Spotlight, an initiative designed to recognise and celebrate excellence within Indian efforts at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This is a storytelling project that highlights individuals whose values and ideologies have created successes in fostering inclusion across various industries. Their early publications include an in-depth look at how Biocon Biologics has grown women’s representation, and how the Lalit Group of hotels skills LGBTQIA+ individuals in order to enable their success in the hospitality industry, among others. By sharing these case studies, the Godrej DEI Lab aims to foster an inclusive ecosystem that not only celebrates diversity within Indian corporate culture but also underscores the importance of broader inclusion as a vital component of both business success and social progress.
“As we celebrate our first anniversary, we are not only reflecting on a year of achievement; we are looking forward to a future of transformation. The DEI Directory and Spotlight initiatives embody Godrej’s core values of putting people and their well-being at the heart of everything we do. They align with our vision of an inclusive India where every workplace celebrates diversity and serves as catalysts for change, empowering organizations to turn their DEI aspirations into tangible realities. In our first year, we have laid the groundwork; now, with these initiatives, we are building a movement that will reshape the landscape of Indian workplaces.” said Parmesh Shahani, Head of Godrej DEI Lab.
