A Company Cannot Grow Without Supporting Women: Neerja Birla
Having women on board and promoting gender equality at workplaces is not only the right thing to do, but also leads to better business outcomes and a stronger economy. In an interview with Shailaja Tripathi, entrepreneur and mental health champion Neerja Birla, founder-cum-chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, which runs the MPower mental health awareness initiative, outlines the need to implement policies that encourage diversity and women’s employment in the workplace and talks about how the corporate sector can promote the culture of inclusivity. Edited excerpts:
Shailaja Tripathi - February 27, 2023
Empowering Women To India’s GDP Growth
Vardhman’s holistic approach encourages women workforce to take on new challenges. A dynamic leader and bold decisions lead a group of women to transform the landscape of one textile industry and the mindset of people.
August 23, 2021
“Encourage employees to communicate their ideas without the fear of judgement or failure”
Shilip Kumar, President, Henkel - India on creating a culture of innovation
May 09, 2020
A non-event
The FY21 Budget has done precious little to encourage investment in the domestic market, which is riddled with expensive stocks
Kripa Mahalingam - February 01, 2020
Smile, please!
Through real-life examples, Colgate Palmolive encourages people to adopt a positive attitude
Shruti Venkatesh - August 12, 2019
Box away inhibitions
Through the story of an aspiring boxer, Pond's encourages women to follow their dreams
Shruti Venkatesh - July 02, 2019
“Create an ecosystem that encourages innovation at multiple levels”
Rishad Premji, chief strategy officer, Wipro on five ways to foster a culture of innovation
August 08, 2018
Courageous leader
Brave Leadership by Kimberly Davis is the rulebook every company head needs to abide by, to be the best in their field
December 22, 2018
“Encourage risk-taking without the fear of failure”
Deb Deep Sengupta, president and MD, SAP India on five ways to foster an entrepreneurial culture
September 22, 2017
"Once we get over all this macho 'I can do everything on my own' nonsense, Life is much better"
Executive Coach Marshall Goldsmith says leaders who get better have courage, humility and discipline
N Mahalakshmi - August 21, 2017